Stadium of the Week
The featured venue for today is PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Stadium Facts:
Capacity:38,365
Completion Date: April 9, 2001
Tentants: Pittsburgh Pirates
Surface: Grass
Features: Two rotundas, river walk, two decks, features similar to Forbes Field, riverwalk, 21" wall in right field
Statues: Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargle
PNC Park's Home Plate Rotunda entrance.
PNC Park is one of, if not the best ballpark in MLB.  It replaced the astroturfed, closed Three Rivers Stadium.  It is the first baseball stadium the Pirates have played in since Forbes Field.
Located in existing grid, along a river, PNC Park showcases fantastic views of downtown that no other stadium offers.  Many announcers and reports from around the nation have said PNC Park is the best that they have seen.
You can get local favorite foods in PNC Park, including Primanti Brothers, all over the park.  In left field, right below the scoreboard there is an Outback Steakhouse where you can eat and watch the game.  Outside the stadium, right off Clemente Bridge, you can go to shops and restaurants that line PNC Park.
PNC Park has a party deck and a party suite.  The deck is located below the scoreboard, the suite in left field.
View from upper deck out towards centerfield and downtown.
The two deck design gives fans outstanding views.  The luxury level is tucked under the second deck.  You can also see the whole field from the first level concourse because of this design.  Another feature is that all of the seats are tilted towards the infield to offer you the best view.
The out-of-town scoreboard is located on the 21" wall in right field.  PNC Park, unlike most other new ballparks, has dark blue seats and limestone construction rather than the ever common dark green and brick.
Outside of the stadium is a riverwalk where you can park your boat or ride a boat from Station Square.  Also, you may be able to get a baseball that makes it outside of the stadium.
PNC Park offers a great atmosphere for baseball.  The action on the field, the views, and the food are all a small part that makes this an outstanding stadium and a great place to watch baseball.
View from third base side.
View of PNC Park from opposite side of the river.
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