Fenway Park, the oldest MLB stadium and home of the Boston Red Sox, is an unforgettable stop for any baseball fan. From the opportunity to watch the Red Sox to seeing The Green Monster up close.
Before setting foot on this hallowed ground, here’s everything you need to know.
The Boston Red Sox play at Fenway Park.
Fenway Park is in Boston, Massachusetts. The address to the park is 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215.
Fenway Park was built on April 20, 1912.
Fenway Sports Group owns Fenway Park.
All gates at Fenway Park open 90 minutes before every game’s scheduled start time.
The capacity at Fenway Park night games is 37,755. During day games, the capacity is slightly lower, at 37,305. These values also represent the seating capacities.
The green line D is the first subway that goes straight to Fenway Park in Boston. You can also take the T train to get you to Fenway Park.
You can’t watch the Red Sox take batting practice if you are there early. When the gates open, you can see the opposing team’s batting practice. If you get loud, you can get a player’s attention to throw you a ball from the outfield.
Bags must be 12”x12”x6″ or smaller with one compartment to enter Fenway Park. Exceptions are made for diaper bags and essential medical equipment bags.
You are not allowed to bring your own food into the ballpark, however, you may bring in a sealed 16-ounce water bottle.
Tailgating is not allowed at Fenway Park.
The green monster in Fenway Park is 37 feet tall.
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How much is the parking at Fenway Park?
Finding parking at Fenway Park on a game day can be challenging. We have listed the best places to park, prices to park, and how long it will take to walk to Fenway Park.
- Fenway Garage, $30-$50 (1 minute to walk to Fenway Park)
- 1282 Boylston St, $40-$60 (4 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
- Swan Lot, $50 – $70 (1 minute to walk to Fenway Park)
- Ipswich Garage, $35-$45 (2 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
- Warren Towers Garage, $25-$35 (10-15 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
- Commonwealth Hotel, $40-$50 (5 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
- Landmark Center Garage, $40-$50 (5-10 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
- Haviland Street Garage, $40-$50 (10 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
- Christian Science Plaza Garage, $15-$25 (15-20 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
- The Clarendon Garage, $10-$20 (25-30 minutes to walk to Fenway Park)
What bars are close to Fenway Park?
If you are looking to pre-game before you go to Fenway Park, there are a few bars close by you can go to before.
- Cask ‘n Flagon, 1-minute walk
- Bullpen Kitchen and Tap, 2-minute walk
- Game On!, 2-minute walk
- Lansdowne Pub, 3-minute walk
What is there to eat at Fenway Park?
There are a few options you can choose from to get something to eat. We listed all the different places where you can get some yummy food. Some of the places have the gates they are located at, and others don’t have a gate listed.
- Yankee Lobster, Gate D
- Strega, Gate E
- Regina Pizzeria, Gate E
- Taste of Boston
- Savenor’s Butcher & Market
- By Chloe
- El Pelon
What are the best-rated hotels close to Fenway Park?
If you are looking to stay close to Fenway Park for an event or game, we have the best hotel options for you to pick from. Some of the hotel options are within walking distance of Fenway Park. If you want to save on parking, these are your best options.
- The Verb Hotel, 450 Feet – 4-star hotel – $303
- Residence Inn by Marriott, 0.2 mile – 4-star hotel – $264
- Hotel Commonwealth, 0.2 mile – 4-star hotel – $329
- Hilton Boston Back Bay, 0.6 mile – 4-star hotel – $235
- Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge, 0.7 mile – 4-star hotel – $235
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