Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park is a 43,500-seat baseball-only stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that opened on April 3, 2004 and hosted its first regular season baseball game on April 12. It was built to replace the now-demolished Veterans Stadium (a football/baseball facility) and is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. The ballpark features natural grass and a dirt playing field. There are many Philly style food stands there including some that feature cheesesteaks, hoagies and other regional specialties. Behind center field is Ashburn Alley, named after Phillies great and hall of famer Richie Ashburn, a walkway featuring restururants and memorabilia from Phillies history, along with a restaraunt bar and grille called "Harry The K's" named after Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas. This area opens one hour earlier than the other gates like Eutaw Street at Oriole Park at Camden Yards via the Left Field Gate. More on Ashburn Alley can be found below.

Related Topics:
Baseball - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 3 - 2004 - April 12 - Veterans Stadium - Football - Philadelphia Phillies - Cheesesteaks - Richie Ashburn - Hall of Fame - Harry Kalas - Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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