What year did Citizens Bank Park open?

What year did Citizens Bank Park open?

3 April 2004
Citizens Bank Park/Opened
After 33 years at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies moved into their new state-of-the-art facility, Citizens Bank Park in 2004. The world-class ballpark – rated one of the best in the country – opened on April 3, 2004, with an exhibition game against the Cleveland Indians.

When did Veterans Stadium open?

10 April 1971
Veterans Stadium/Opened

How much did Citizens Bank Park pay Citizens Bank?

On June 17, 2003, Citizens Bank agreed to a 25-year, US $95 million deal for the park’s naming rights and advertising on billboards, telecasts, radio broadcasts, and publications. The ballpark was officially topped off on August 12, 2003, and opened in April 2004.

Is Citizens Bank Park real grass?

Citizens Bank Park is the latest sports venue to use sod from the Tuckahoe Turf Farm. They’ve also grown and installed the grass at Shea Stadium, Lambeau Field in Green Bay, the Eagles’ new Lincoln Financial Field home, many local high schools and various golf courses.

Is Citizens Bank Park in a safe area?

Re: Walking to Citizens Bank Park? It’s tough when out of towners are telling are neighborhoods are safer then reported. This is a VERY SAFE area from the ball park to this hotel.

Can I bring food into Citizens Bank Park?

Citizens Bank Park is not placing any additional restrictions on outside food. So feel free to bring a hoagie and soda if you don’t want to hit the concession stands. And while backpacks and bags aren’t allowed generally, you can tote your hoagie in a plastic bag, no worries.

What replaced Veterans Stadium?

Lincoln Financial Field
On March 21, 2004, Veterans Stadium was demolished. The Phillies moved across the street into Citizens Bank Park and the Eagles into Lincoln Financial Field in 2004.

Who hit the longest home run at Veterans Stadium?

Willie Stargell
On June 25, 1971, Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit the longest home run in stadium history in a 14–4 Pirates win over the Phillies.

How much does Citizens Bank pay the Phillies?

Citizens Bank and the Philadelphia Phillies have formed at 25-year partnership that includes the naming rights for the baseball team’s new ballpark in a deal worth $95 million.

Can you bring backpacks into Citizens Bank Park?

Bag Policy In an effort to expedite entry, guests are prohibited from bringing bags, including backpacks, tote bags and drawstring bags, to the ballpark. Only purses, medical bags and diaper bags will be permitted into Citizens Bank Park.

Can you bring a purse to Citizens Bank Park?

One big change to the screening process: You can’t bring in bags or backpacks in most cases, save for diaper bags, medical bags, or purses. You can check your bag in a Bin Box locker on Citizens Bank Way for a $10 fee.

Can I take water into Citizens Bank Park?

Citizens Bank Park food policy Always a good one to know about in advance; CBP does not allow glass bottles or cans, though you are allowed entry with one clear plastic water bottle per person. It must be factory sealed.

When did Citizens Bank Park open to the public?

On June 17, 2003, Citizens Bank agreed to a 25-year, US $95 million deal for the park’s naming rights and advertising on billboards, telecasts, radio broadcasts, and publications. The ballpark was officially topped off on August 12, 2003, and opened in April 2004.

When was the first no hitter at Citizens Bank Park?

Despite playing in their park, Philadelphia was designated as the road team. The first no-hitter at Citizens Bank Park was thrown by Roy Halladay on October 6, 2010 against the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of the 2010 NLDS.

Where is Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park?

Ashburn Alley is named for the slightly-overgrown grass which bordered the third base line at Shibe Park where Ashburn was famous for laying down bunts that stayed fair. The new Ashburn Alley, located near Ashburn’s defensive position, is a walkway featuring restaurants, games and memorabilia from Phillies history.