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Scottsdale Stadium :: AT&T Park is like _______ :: Oakland Coliseum.
a) Oakland A's
b) Rickey Henderson
c) Phoenix Municipal Stadium
d) Yankee Stadium
If you answered C, you, my friend are correct. And you're pretty smart, too. Give yourself a pat on the back.
Much like Oakland Coliseum, Phoenix Muni won't amaze you with state-of-the-art facilities, breathtaking views or spectacular nightlife nearby. What you get here is a functional, simple, 40-year-old ballpark that serves its purpose. The crowds here are much smaller than you would encounter at other parks, but it fits 6000-7000 people comfortably. Unless you are in the premium infield seats, you will be sitting on the aluminum benches or on the grassy knoll. Pick your poison, so to speak.
We always get the infield seats, because you can sit 12 rows behind home plate for under $20. I don't care how bad the economy is, it's a steal! Even if you sit directly behind home plate, you will most likely struggle to see the tiny outdated scoreboard screen in the centerfield.
There are no fancy food choices at Phoenix Muni. If you're not intimidated by enormous wieners, a footlong hot dog might be for you. Believe me when I say, you will not be able to eat more than two, no matter how much you love hot dogs. I am also a fan of the little dining area by the left field foul pole. You can sit there at a table with a giant umbrella, hide from the sun and sip your beverage of choice. If you're lucky, you can even watch the game from some of those seats.
The people who work here, from ushers to concession stand clerks, are incredibly nice. They really do want to make sure you have a great time at the game, and it shows.
Parking here is very easy. For $5, you can park in the lot right across the street. The lot rarely gets full, and you can always almost find a spot. I hear there are ways to find free parking if you are willing to walk a little more, but at $5, why would you? It's important to know, though, that the walk from the lot "across the street" from the ballpark will take you about 7 minutes. There is no crosswalk on the street, and you have to use that ridiculous pedestrian bridge they erected with the sole purpose of annoying most baseball fans.
So, +1 star for great seats, +1 star for cheap parking, -1 star for horrible scoreboard, -1 star for the pedestrian bridge. A-OK, 3 stars.
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