I was happy to be able to come to Cubs Park in its inaugural season. Having only gone to Wrigley for the first time last year, I loved seeing all the little details they put into the park to make it a little Wrigley. Walking in I see Sheffield Ave! As I enter into the right field gate I am greeted by the signature red Wrigley sign welcoming me in! The whole look and feel of green seating areas and the press box, made it feel like a 100 year old icon, that is all shiny and new.
Happily, their are lots of things to love here from the mass amounts of shades, to the italian beefs on the menus to the food trucks parked outside the outfield (supposedly you can get a deep dish slice of Giorando's at their truck if they happen to be there that day - they weren't the day I went). Oh and the bathrooms are clean and new (I still have nightmares about Wrigley bathrooms).
Now, what keeps me from giving it 5 stars are two small negatives. 1) Because the Cubbies are so popular and packing them in they wanted all those fans to get a seat so they scarified spacious seating for more seats. While the seats are wide enough, your knees will be tickling the seat in front of you. You will have to squeeze in past people to your seats if you need to get out during play. This to me was super annoying for a new park.
2) Parking is a bit of a nightmare. Traffic jams and $7 parking on a grass lot will great you. The only saving grace here is there is a huge shopping center across he street that has plenty of free parking if you are willing to walk. And the traffic? Well all I got to say is get there early and pack patience!
Cubbies fans are breaking Spring Training records in the Cactus League. It is a fun park and should be on your must list!