Phil Faranda, Ossining, NY -- (May 3, 2004)
I just saw the Phillies game yesterday at Citizens Bank Park, and they have done an absolutely incredible job there. In a nutshell, the asymmetry is not contrived, the sightlines are awesome, and the fan friendliness is better than my experiences in Baltimore, Denver, Texas (that is saying a great deal). For example: The concourses and aisles are so wide the sellout crowd didn't seem so crowded.

Andrew Clem, Staunton, VA -- Aug 29, 2006 15:48 PM
1 visit(s). My rating: 7
Citizens Bank Park fully lived up to expectations when I joined Phil Faranda and his friend Keith to see the Washington Nationals play their inaugural game here in April 2005. As with other recent stadiums, the open lower concourse gives entering fans a thrilling introduction to this ballpark. There is a similar open concourse between the third and fourth decks (which are in effect part of the same deck), but I'm not sure that it serves much of a purpose, since you can't see down. There is a fairly even balance between glitzy amusements aimed at young folk and classy historical design elements aimed at senior fans. I really do think they should move the left field wall back 15 feet or so, to cut down on easy home runs. But in general, its design is a suberp marriage of unique shape and fan friendliness. In the crowded food gallery beyond the bullpens, I got a great taste of fine Philadelphia cuisine with a Geno's cheese steak. Behind those brick walls that serve as a batter's background there is a "Memory Lane" with old photos and Phillies memorabilia. On the elevated walkway (Ashburn's Alley) there is a small temporary bleacher section.

Scott S, Mountville, PA -- Jun 30, 2008 07:38 AM
6 visit(s). My rating: 8
To let you know about Citizens Bank Park, there really isnt a Pexiglass Shield in Left Field to raise the height of the wall, though you have your typical shields at the ends of the stairways, like with most parks. Personally, I miss the Vet, but Citizens Bank Park is a very nice park, not as good as PNC Park or Oriole Park, but very nice.