Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles, CA

Dodger Stadium

Summer 2007

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Game Day Atmosphere: Nostalgic, but very business like. Going to Dodger Stadium is like going back in time. The history of the Dodgers goes all the way back to when they were in Brooklyn, but LA certainly claims them as their own.
Stay: You're going to have to commute for this game. And, I wouldn't suggest staying anywhere close to the stadium as this isn't the best area of LA. Parking was very expensive and was not exactly organized as it almost seemed like a free for all entering the lots. So, you may have to be pushy making your way in.

View: Awesome view from the upper parking lot looking back on the city of Los Angeles. Take a moment and enjoy a great photo opp before the game. The view from the seats is fantastic of Chavez Ravine, where Dodger Stadium is located.

Arrive: Leave SUPER EARLY to allow for traffic congestion. LA is notorious for traffic at any time of day/hour. We were in bumper to bumper traffic on a Sunday morning!

Concessions: Dodger Dog! You MUST get one if you are at a Dodger game! It would be a "baseball sin" not to!

Not advertised: The upper deck is crowded, can get toasty on a "routine" afternoon, and you'll be with ruthless LA baseball fans up there. They'll curse the other team as well as their own. Also, the only way down to lower levels is to wait in long lines for 1 elevator. So, just plan on sticking it out up there. There's always ice cream and other goodies to keep the little ones entertained.

Not in the box score: This wasn't the most enjoyable experience from a family perspective. But, a true baseball fan/historian will certainly enjoy the experience of Dodger Stadium where so many post-season moments have occurred. Plus, seeing Billy Wagner strike out the side for the visiting NY Mets in the 10th was truly a treat. Even though it was only July, it truly felt like October.

Final Box:New York Mets 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 (10 innings)

Attendance 49,092 Time 3:32