AT&T Park Information

AT&T Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza • San Francisco, CA 94107

AT&T Park is a ballpark and home to the San Francisco Giants. The park is located at 24 Willie Mays Plaza at the corner of 3rd Street and King Street in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, California.

The stadium was officially renamed AT&T Park on March 1, 2006 just two years after it adopted the SBC Park name. SBC Communications is the sponsor of the park, but changed their name to AT&T Inc. when it merged with AT&T Corporation in late 2005. This is the second time the stadium has been renamed since its opening in 2000.

A bit of history.

Groundbreaking for the new ballpark began on December 11, 1997. When the ballpark opened on March 31, 2000, it was the first MLB stadium built in the U.S. without public funds since Dodger Stadium in 1962. The park opened with 40,800 seats, but has increased over time with seats being added.

AT&T Park has seen many historical events since its opening like:

Barry Bonds hitting his 500th career home run on April 17, 2001
Later in 2001 Barry Bonds set the single season home run record when he hit home runs 71, 72, and 73 over the weekend of October 5th to close the season
On August 9, 2002 Barry Bonds hit his 600th career home run
On April 12, 2004 Barry Bonds hit home run 660 to tie Wille Mays for third on the all-time list
On April 13, 2004 Barry Bonds hit home run 661 to move into sole possession of third place
On September 17, 2004 Barry Bonds hit his 700th career home run to become just the third member of baseball's 700 club
On May 28, 2006 Barry Bonds hit his 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list
AT&T Park hosted the 2002 World Series against the Anaheim Angels which the Giants lost four games to three
AT&T Park will host the 2007 MLB All-Star Game

In addition to Giants games the ballpark also has non-baseball events when the Giants are not playing. The stadium was home to the XFL San Francisco Demons in 2001, was home of the Shrine Bowl until 2006, and is the current home of college football's Emerald Bowl since 2002. Numerous concerts have been held at the park including Bruce Springsteen and Green Day.

One of the most famous features of AT&T Park is the right field wall which is 24 feet high in honor of former Giant Willie Mays who wore number 24. It is only 309 feet to the right field foul pole due to the proximity to San Francisco Bay. There is a brick wall with fenced off arches opening to the cove beyond and above are five or so rows of the walkway/promenade seating which scores from other MLB games are displayed. There is a fence that angles away from home plate and right center field extends out 421 feet from home plate. Above the fence are four pillars with fountains on top. The four pillars burst jets of water when a Giant hits a home run. In addition to the wall in honor of Willie Mays there is a nine-foot statue of America's greatest living ballplayer at the public entrance to the ballpark.

There is a section beyond right field that has been named "McCovey Cove" after Giants first baseman Willie McCovey. A number of home runs have been hit into McCovey Cove. As of August 26, 2006 41 "splash hits" have been knocked into the Bay by Giants players since the park opened-33 of those were by Barry Bonds. On game days fans gather in McCovey Cove in boats and kayaks with nets in hopes of catching a home run ball. The ballpark features an 80 foot Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides that blow bubbles and light up with every Giants home run-this is located behind the left field bleachers! Next to the Coke bottle is a giant baseball mitt which is a replica of a 1927 glove. Next to the glove are pitching cages and past that is the elevator and large plaza area for events and parties. Right center field features a small cable car that has a sign "No Dodgers Fans Allowed"-a fog horn sounds when a Giants player hits a home run.

Beginning in 2004, the Giants installed 121 802.1 pound wireless internet access points, covering all concourses and seating areas. The ballpark could be noted as one of the largest "Internet Cafes".

Upcoming Events
San Francisco Giants
MLB All Star Game - Futures and Legends
MLB All Star Game - Home Run Derby
MLB All Star Game

AT&T Park 2007 Specials

April Specials: AT&T Opening Day Calendars, AT&T Opening Night Fireworks, Barry Zito Poster Night delivered by AT&T, AT&T Fan Appreciation Day, Esurance Orange Foam Fingers, Build-A-Bear Workshop® Day, Kids Opening Day, Toyota Magnet Schedules, Rich Aurilia Poster Night delivered by AT&T, PlayStation® Rally Caps, CHW Food Drive, Krage Auto Parts Umbrellas, Matt Cain Poster Night delivered by AT&T
May Specials: Levi's 501 Night, TIBCO Software Pennants, Full Throttle Orange Blankets, Cinco de Mayo, Omar Vizquel Poster Day delivered by AT&T, Bank of America Youth League Day Bat Bag, Dave Roberts Poster Night delivered by AT&T, Chevron Fireworks Night, On-field Photo Day, BBQ at the Ballpark/Chef's Hat
June Specials: Macy's Night, Orange Bandana, Junior Giants Glove Drive/Pin, Make Time for Fitness, Barry Bonds Poster Night, NY Giants Caps, 1962 World Series Reunion, AT&T/Giants Slumber Party, Barry Zito Bobblehead
July Specials: Camouflage Caps, 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love/T-Shirt, Genentech Strike Out Cancer Day/Art Magnet, Until There's A Cure® Night, Marine Mammal Day/Pin, 1987 Giants Team Reunion/Bobblehead
August Specials: Dog Days of Summer, "Joe Cool" Snoopy Bobblehead, Project Open Hand 5K Run, Retro Alarm Clocks, Topps Trading Cards, Bank of America Junior Giants Day
September Specials: Bank of America Rivalry Series Hat, Mike McCormick/Cy Young Tribute, Coca-Cola Toy Drive/Pin, Toyota Fan Appreciation Day

Weather
AT&T Park is located in one of the sunniest, warmest areas in San Francisco. Wind conditions are greatly improved from Candlestick Park, as modern design technology allows for construction which can block the wind effectively. Although the weather is usually pleasant, a light jacket is never a bad idea.

Concessions
AT&T Park offers pizza, spicy chicken wings, hot dogs, brats, soft tacos, burritos, quesadillas, garlic fries, burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, veggie dogs, salads, deli sandwiches, sushi, soups, peanuts, hot beverages, soft drinks, draft beer, wine, non-alcoholic beer, wine, bottled water, iced tea, and more!

Parking
The Giants encourage the use of public transportation as the primary means of getting to the ballpark. Parking, however, will be provided to meet the demands of those who wish to drive to the ballpark. In addition to the 6,500 parking spaces that currently exist within a 5-10 minute walk of the ballpark site, the Giants provide up to 5,000 additional spaces dedicated for ballpark use.

AT&T Park Seating Chart

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Directions

From the Peninsula/South Bay
Take 1-280 north (or I-101 north to I-280 north) to the Mariposa Street exit.
Turn right on Mariposa Street, then left on Third Street to get to the parking lots.

From the East Bay
Take I-80/Bay Bridge to the Fifth Street exit.
Exit onto Harrison Street. Turn left onto 6th Street and continue onto I-280 South.
Take first exit at 18th Street and turn left onto 18th Street.
Continue over freeway on 18th and turn left onto 3rd Street.
Continue on 3rd Street to the parking lots.

From the North Bay
Take Highway 101 south/Golden Gate Bridge to the Marina Blvd. exit.
Continue on Marina Blvd. past Fort Mason and turn left onto Bay Street.
Continue on Bay and turn right onto the Embarcadero.
Continue on the Embarcadero under the Bay Bridge until it turns into King Street.
Turn left onto 3rd Street (the ballpark is on your right) and continue across the bridge to the parking lots.

Tips

Prepare for the weather, it could change
Know how to get to and from the stadium
Arrive early
Remember which parking lot you are in
Bring some extra cash
DON’T forget your tickets!

Buy your San Francisco Giants tickets today and don't forget your All Star Game tickets.

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