I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to Dodger Stadium.  From summers with family going to Dodger baseball games, to the ‘84 Olympics baseball competitions, to random playing hooky from work with friends meeting up at a Dodger game.  If you like baseball, love the Dodgers or simply want to say that you’ve been to the 3rd oldest active baseball stadium, let’s go!!

And because I am who I am, I would want to know where the oldest and 2nd oldest stadiums are…can you guess?  Oldest = Fenway Park 1912, Boston Red Sox.  2nd = Wrigley Field 1914, Chicago White Sox.

Getting to a Game

Dodger Stadium is a hop, skip and a jump from DTLA in the Elysian Park neighborhood.  I’ve always been with folks who were more than willing to drive and pay for parking at the stadium.  Note that you have options…from taking Metro rail to Union Station and taking the shuttle, to taking Metro bus go the Sunset Blvd stop and walking up the hill.  Mind you, the walk is a walk.  You’ve got an uphill hike ahead of you.  Note the pros and cons and what you’re willing to put up with and come to your own conclusion.

If you’re not going for a game, but still want to see the stadium, opt for a tour.  That’s one way to avoid the hassle of parking and the crowds.

Game Experience

I know a lot of folks think that baseball is boring, but I really like going to games.  Watching on tv at home is simply not the same.  You’ve got to get the food, Dodger dog, soda, even as an adult get Cracker Jack (if it still exists). And in summer, ice cream of some sort. Basically eat anything not good for you.  There’s just something about sitting in the stands, hanging out with other fans on a summer day in Los Angeles, hitting beach balls, doing the wave, singing during the 7th inning stretch and watching baseball.  Hard to describe, but those of you who’ve been know what I’m talking about.

There are plenty of different ways to get tickets.  My fellow military folks can get them at base or through the MMR.  You can go directly online.  Or you can check any ticket vendors, StubHub, TicketMaster, etc.

If you catch the right game, stay for the fireworks.  This might be adjusted depending on the length of the game or the day, but Dodger Stadium puts on a pretty good show for the fans who stay.  There’s no point in rushing to your car afterwards.  You and the rest of the 56,000+ fans will be trying to leave at the same time.  Relax, take your time, you’ll get out what you get out.  Enjoy what I hope was a great game, a win for the home team and a great day at the ballpark.

Go Dodger Blue!!  And because I can’t leave you without the GREATEST moment in Dodger playoff history, here’s Vin Scully (GOAT baseball play caller and I will fight you on this!) and Kirk Gibson from 1988 in the most unforgettable baseball moment burned in my memory.

Until next time,

May the road rise to meet you and the wind be at your back.