A formidable set of stairs to enter the park.


Innovative pedestrian bridge for access to the far lots.


Panning inside the park from 1st base to 3rd base. The Western Metal Supply Company building is authentic. It was going to be demolished for the stadium, but somehow the crazy idea that it could be incorporated into the park as a cool feature prevailed. There's a restaurant inside and it is now the left field seating in the same decks as the rest of the stadium.


On that note, the entrance to the bleachers is connected to Western Metal and retains part of the structure of the old warehouse buildings.


Speaking of bleachers, here's the view from there panning from 1st base to 3rd base. The last photo is the formidable batters' eye.


More views from there. A video board copies the game feed for people walking behind the batters' eye - or people just outside the park peering in. It's sort of a concession to San Diego that locals can sit and watch the game for free and almost feel like part of the stadium. Also notice that there was a triple play at that game! Actually, no, there wasn't, it was probably some sort of promotion. They're rare enough that it's notable a triple play was turned in April 2011 at all.


The bleacher seats are there, but there's an informal hill above them for people who want to picnic during the game. Unfortunately, room for a game of Frisbee seems to be limited. Still, parents can send their kids down to the sandbox if they want to relax in the shadow of Tony Gwynn.


The home bullpen is right there near the bleachers, set off and adorned with beautiful flowers. There's plenty of shaded seating, too. The visitor's bullpen is out in right field, and the coaches can set up a couple of folding chairs if they want. That's just cruel.


Pregame and game photos. As the Phillies warm up, #6 in the foreground is superstar Ryan Howard. Mat Latos (#38) is pitching for the Padres.

Finally, the mascot. A Padre, of course.

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