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| What I saw of Dodger Stadium, I liked. The problem is, I was only able to see about one-third of it on my visit. Because of my seats on the third level, and the restrictive nature of the ushers, I was not able to explore the other levels of the ballpark. I'm not sure of the reason behind this policy, but one explanation could be that they want to protect all the Hollywood celebs from being hounded by regular fans. Whatever the reason, it gives Dodger Stadium a very elitist feel. The stadium is set to the north of the city on what was previously a landfill. The exterior of the stadium is well landscaped and features large photos of current Dodger players, but the parking lots are confusing to navigate and create some big traffic tie-ups after the game. Also, to discourage tailgating, parking lots only open 2 hours before the game. Despite being over 40 years old now, it is still a good place for seeing a ballgame. Sightlines appear to be good from most angles and the upper decks do not feel nearly as high as in the newer parks. Most of concourses are open to the playing field, which is certainly a rarity in such an old park. Concessions are average at best. The infamous Dodger Dogs are grilled, but rather bland. Other concession options include Subway, Mexican, Carl Jr's, sausages, and garlic fries. Prices are a bit on the high side and the overall selection is weak for a MLB park. The atmosphere is interesting as Dodger fans are famous for showing up late and leaving early. I didn't notice as much of that, though, as I was sitting around Cubs fans who were making more noise than the Dodger fans. The setting for Dodger Stadium is gorgeous as it is surrounded by the Elysian hills and the San Gabriel Mountains. It has certainly held up well to the test of time. The team has done well to keep it in top shape. Dodger Stadium is certainly a great place to see a game, but I just wish they would make it a little less restrictive. |
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