Citizens Bank Park

Citizens Bank Park is a baseball park located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within the city's South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It is the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. It opened April 3, 2004, and hosted its first regular-season baseball game on April 12 of the same year, with the Phillies losing to the Cincinnati Reds, 4–1.

Citizens Bank Park
Field view from the 300 level
Citizens Bank Park
Location in Philadelphia
Citizens Bank Park
Location in Pennsylvania
Citizens Bank Park
Location in the United States
AddressOne Citizens Bank Way
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°54′21″N 75°9′59″W
Public transit NRG station: SEPTA bus: 4, 17
OwnerCity of Philadelphia[1]
OperatorGlobal Spectrum[2]
Capacity42,792 (2019–present)[3]
43,035 (2018)[4]
43,651 (2011–2017)[5]
43,647 (2007–2010)
43,308 (2006)
43,500 (2004–2005)
Record attendance46,967 (January 2, 2012)
2012 NHL Winter Classic
Baseball:
46,528 (October 8, 2009)
Field sizeLeft field foul pole
329 feet (100 m)[6]
Left field power alley
374 feet (114 m)[6]
The "Angle" (left of CF to LCF)
409 feet (125 m) – 381 feet (116 m) – 387 feet (118 m)[6]
Center field, straightaway
401 feet (122 m)[6]
Right field power alley
369 feet (112 m)[6]
Right field foul pole
330 feet (101 m)[6]
SurfaceKentucky bluegrass (2004–2012, 2016–present)
Riviera Bermuda grass (2012–2016)
ScoreboardLeft Field HD display Board:
76 ft (23 m) x 97 ft (30 m)
7,372 sq ft (684.9 m2)
Daktronics left field scoreboard message board, baseline message boards, HD displays and out-of-town scoreboards
Construction
Broke groundJune 28, 2001
OpenedApril 3, 2004
Construction costUS$458 million
($620 million in 2019 dollars[7])
ArchitectEwingCole (formerly Ewing Cole Cherry Brott, Philadelphia)[8]
HOK Sport
Agoos Lovera Architects (Philadelphia)
Project managerStranix Associates[9]
General contractorL. F. Driscoll/Hunt
Main contractorsSynterra, Ltd.
Don Todd Associates, Inc.
Tenants
Philadelphia Phillies (MLB) (2004–present)

The ballpark was built to replace the 33-year-old, now-demolished Veterans Stadium, a football/baseball multipurpose facility, and features a natural grass-and-dirt playing field and a number of Philadelphia-style food stands that serve cheesesteak sandwiches, hoagies, Tastykakes, soft pretzels, Yards and Yuengling beer, and many other regional specialties. The ballpark lies on the northeast corner of the Sports Complex, which includes Lincoln Financial Field, the Wells Fargo Center, and Xfinity Live!, the Center's adjacent theme park and food court. The stadium seats 42,792.

History

Planning

In 1999, the Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL joined their western Pennsylvania counterparts, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers, in making requests to replace both Veterans Stadium and Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh with separate baseball and football stadiums. Pressure for new Philadelphia stadiums increased after a railing collapsed at The Vet during the 1998 Army–Navy Game, injuring eight cadets. The Pirates threatened to leave Pittsburgh in 1997, helping to convince the state legislature to approve funding for the four proposed stadiums. With their architectural plans already in place, Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh approved the pacts swiftly, but debate in Philadelphia's city leadership continued even as Pittsburgh opened its stadiums, (PNC Park for the Pirates and Heinz Field for the Steelers), in 2001. The Eagles ultimately agreed to the site of a former food warehouse slightly southeast of Veterans Stadium. Lincoln Financial Field celebrated its grand opening in August 2003.

The Phillies taking on the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies originally sought to build a downtown ballpark similar to Baltimore's, Denver's, Cincinnati's, Cleveland's, Detroit's and San Francisco's. Various locations were proposed, including Broad and Spring Garden streets; Spring Garden and Delaware Avenue; and next to 30th Street Station on the site of the former main post office. The team and the city announced that the site would be at 13th and Vine streets in Chinatown, just north of Interstate 676, within walking distance of Center City. There was considerable support for a downtown ball park from business and labor and the city at large. But Chinatown residents protested, fearing a new ballpark would destroy their neighborhood. The City and team eventually settled on building at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex on the site of another abandoned food warehouse. In the years that followed, residents, fans, and owner Bill Giles expressed regret that the new ball park was not located in Center City. Regardless of location, however, the team set attendance records in 2010 (3,647,249 fans, averaging 45,028) with all home games sold out for the first time in the team's long history (81), extending a sellout streak dating back to July of 2009 to 123.[10]

Chief architect of the new stadium was EwingCole's Stanley Cole.[8] Unveiling of the new park's design and ground breaking ceremonies took place on June 28, 2001. Following the game that evening, the location of the left-field foul pole, 325 feet (99 m) from home plate, was unveiled at the outset of the team's annual Fourth of July fireworks display. On June 17, 2003, Citizens Bank agreed to a 25-year, US $95 million deal for the park's naming rights and advertising on billboards, telecasts, radio broadcasts, and publications.[11] The ballpark was officially topped off on August 12, 2003, and opened in April 2004.

Modifications

Shortly after the park opened in 2004, the bullpens were reassigned so the Phillies' pitchers used the lower pen and visitors used the upper pen. This was done to give Phillies' pitchers a better view of the game and to protect them from heckling by fans.[12] However, the team forgot to rewire the bullpen phones after the bullpens were reassigned; so during the first game, the dugout coaches had to communicate with the bullpens by hand signals.

In its first years, Citizens Bank Park allowed 218 home runs in 2004 and 201 in 2005. More than half of those home runs were to left-field. Following the 2005 season, the left-field wall was moved back 5 feet (1.5 m).[13]

Even with these modifications, the park has a reputation as one of the most hitter-friendly parks in baseball.[14] In 2009, it gave up 149 home runs, the most in the National League and second in the majors behind only the new Yankee Stadium, but has been neutral since, with a .997 park factor in 2011.[15]

Significant events

The plaque marking the landing point of Jim Thome's 400th career home run
Citizens Bank Park in 2010

Features

Ashburn Alley

Behind center field is Ashburn Alley, named after Phillies Hall of Fame center fielder Richie Ashburn, who played for the team from 1948 to 1959 and was a Phillies broadcaster from 1963 until his death in 1997. It is seen by Phillies fans as a compromise between the Phillies and their fans, many of whom wanted Citizens Bank Park named in honor of Ashburn.

Ashburn Alley is named for the slightly-overgrown grass which bordered the third base line at Shibe Park where Ashburn was famous for laying down bunts that stayed fair. The new Ashburn Alley, located near Ashburn's defensive position, is a walkway featuring restaurants, games and memorabilia from Phillies history. Ashburn Alley also features a memorabilia shop and a large bronze statue of Ashburn directly behind center field, as well as the U.S. flag, the flags of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia, a POW/MIA flag and the flags from the Phillies' championships (below).

Year Event Championship
1915 1915 World Series National League champion
1950 1950 World Series National League champion
1976 1976 NLCS National League East division champion
1977 1977 NLCS National League East division champion
1978 1978 NLCS National League East division champion
1980 1980 World Series World Series champion
1983 1983 World Series National League champion
1993 1993 World Series National League champion
2007 2007 NLDS National League East division champion
2008 2008 World Series World Series champion
2009 2009 World Series National League champion
2010 2010 NLCS National League East division champion
2011 2011 NLDS National League East division champion

Features of the Alley are:

Bull's BBQ in Ashburn Alley
The Schmitter
  • All-Star Walk — Granite markers pay tribute to Phillies players that have played in the MLB All-Star Game since its inception in 1933 and runs the length of Ashburn Alley.
  • Bull's BBQ — Relocated to left side of the scoreboard, out of the Alley (in the new "Boardwalk Eats" section), it is named in honor of and owned in part by former Phillies outfielder Greg "The Bull" Luzinski. This southern-style barbecue features ribs, turkey legs along with pork, beef and chicken sandwiches and "Bulldogs" (kielbasa).
  • Seasons Pizza – A new pizza franchise in CBP that took over for Peace A Pizza starting in the 2008 season.
  • Planet Hoagie – Local franchise that makes hoagies, including one named after a Phillies player each series.
  • Campo's — Philadelphia cheesesteaks, replaced Rick's Steaks in 2009. The original Campo's opened in 1947.
  • Tony Luke's — Tony Luke's famous cheesesteaks and roast pork.
  • Games of Baseball — Sponsored by Citizens Bank, this interactive area features a video trivia game, where players compete for prizes, a run-the-bases game with the Phillie Phanatic, and a "Ring 'Em Up" game (formerly a "Pitch 'Em and Tip 'Em" game) where you can throw at targets of a catcher. Prior to 2010, a huge 22 feet (6.7 m) high baseball themed pinball game was in this area. Players earn coupons and exchange them for prizes at a kiosk such as hats, shirts and other ballpark-imprinted memorabilia.
  • Harry The K's Bar and Grille — Named for late Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, the bi-level bar and grill is built into the base of the scoreboard, and serves finger foods and sandwiches, including "The Schmitter".
The menu board at Harry the K's Restaurant at Citizens Bank Park
  • Memory Lane and Phillies Wall of Fame — A history of baseball in Philadelphia is located behind the brick batting eye in center field, while the opposite wall commemorates members of the franchise who contributed to the franchise's history. It was in this area where Ryan Howard hit two of the park's longest home runs, on April 23, 2006 against the Marlins off Sergio Mitre, and against Aaron Harang of the Reds on June 27, 2007, currently the longest home run at Citizen's Bank Park at 505 feet (154 m).[30] Second baseman Chase Utley's homer was also into this area against the Astros on April 23, 2007 clearing the center wall and becoming only the second player to reach the Memory Lane area after Howard.
  • Exposed Bullpens — Located in right-center field, the bi-level bullpens allow the fans to get very close to the players (especially the visiting team, who sit in the top level). Fans are allowed to heckle but must keep it clean. The section above the bullpen that contains the Phillies Wall of Fame is closed to the public about 30 minutes prior to first pitch and remains closed throughout the game, re-opening at the game's conclusion.
  • Rooftop Bleachers — Inspired by the 1920s and 1930s stands on North 20th Street outside Shibe Park, this area replicates the seating similar to that outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. During the 2008 season, fans could go on top for $15 on Thursday home dates and get special food offers and events.
  • Starting Lineup (2004-2017) — The Phillies starting lineup that day was illustrated by giant 10-foot-tall (3.0 m) by 5-foot-wide (1.5 m) baseball cards as fans entered the left field gate.

In 2004 and 2005, organist Paul Richardson performed from Ashburn Alley, as Citizens Bank Park was built without an organ booth.

Citizens Bank Park (right) was the newest of the four locations comprising Philadelphia's "Sports Complex" when it opened in 2004; the four-decade-old Wachovia Spectrum (center) was the oldest (1967) (the arena closed October 31, 2009, and was demolished in 2011); to the left, tree-lined South Broad Street, the world's longest straight street; and the city's expansive skyline along the horizon to the north; in a photograph taken from the roof of the Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia), built in 1996.

Other attractions

  • Diamond and Hall of Fame Clubs — Two premium seating areas in the park. The Diamond Club, located behind home plate, includes an air-conditioned indoor club area with exclusive food and souvenir shops where ticket holders can watch batting practice on either side of the club (especially on rainy days). There are a total of 1,164 seats in the Diamond Club. A second level, called the Hall of Fame Club, is located between Sections 212 through 232. This air-conditioned area features exclusive food and souvenir stands akin to The Diamond Club, and also houses memorabilia from the teams' past going back to the 1880s, along with memorabilia from the Philadelphia Athletics. The Hall of Fame Club contains 6,600 seats. In addition to being an attraction to fans, the Hall of Fame level also houses the A/V crew on the first-base side of that level that controls the scoreboard and all other monitors throughout the park and is where Dan Baker announces the game, as well as the press box, television, and radio booths.
  • High and Inside Pub — Located on the Terrace Level behind home plate, the area is open to groups before the ballgame, and the public once the games start.
  • Liberty Bell — Standing 102 feet (31 m) above street level, this 52-foot-tall (16 m) by 35-foot-wide (11 m) mechanical, lighted replica of the Liberty Bell "rings" and lights up after every Phillies home run and victory. In recent years, the Phillies have promoted the hashtag "#RingTheBell".
  • New Era Phillies Team Store and '47 Alley Store — The team store is open year-round, and serves as the starting point for tours of the ballpark. The bi-level store features regular merchandise on the first level and player jerseys as well as Phanatic-themed items on the second level, while the Alley Store is open during all home games and features authentic replicas of older Phillies jerseys made by the famous Philadelphia retailer of vintage uniform shirts and caps, Mitchell and Ness, as well as other items. During the off-season, customizable jerseys are available in the main store when a stand next to the store is open during the season.
  • McFadden's Bar and Grille — Open year-round, this restaurant combined the McFadden's and Zanzibar Blue menus at the Third Base Gate. Since its opening, it has become a popular post-game (or event) site for the nearby Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field. Closed in 2018.
  • Phanatic Phun Zone — Located at the First Base Gate plaza, this playground offers fun for guests eight years old and younger with slides, climb, explore and play games. A separate area for toddlers three years old and younger is found inside.
  • Phanatic Giant Shoe Slide — Located on the Terrace Level near home plate, kids could slide in and out of a replica of one of the Phanatic's sneakers. Removed in 2012.
Sculpture of Mike Schmidt by Zenos Frudakis at Citizens Bank Park.

Statues

Besides the Richie Ashburn statue in Ashburn Alley, statues of three other famous Phillies — Robin Roberts (at the First Base Gate), Mike Schmidt (at the Third Base Gate) and Steve Carlton (at the Left Field Gate) — ring the outside of the facility. Each of the 10-foot-high (3.0 m) statues were made by local sculptor Zenos Frudakis and cast at Laran Bronze in nearby Chester.[31] Other art found throughout the park includes tile mosaics, murals and terrazzo floors with outlined images of famous players in Phillies history.

In April 2011, the Phillies accepted a gift of a fan-underwritten 7.5-foot-tall (2.3 m) bronze statue of legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas. Created by noted local sculptor Lawrence Nowlan[32] and cast at Laran Bronze,[33] it was placed behind Section 141, near the restaurant that bears Kalas' name, after a dedication held on August 16, 2011 prior to that night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The statue was unveiled two days later than originally scheduled (the originally-scheduled date is on a plaque on the ground below the statue) because of a rained-out game between the Phillies and the Washington Nationals.[34][35]

Green stadium

The Philadelphia Phillies are the first Major League Baseball team to join the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership Program which motivates organizations across the world to purchase green power in order to minimize environmental impact. The Phillies announced on April 30, 2008 that their home field, Citizens Bank Park, will be powered with 20 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green energy purchased in Green-e Energy Certified Renewable Certificates (RECs).[36][37] The EPA stated that this purchase holds the record in professional sports for the largest purchase of 100% renewable energy.[36] The Phillies are among the top three purchasers of green power in Philadelphia, and the executive director of the Center for Resource Solutions, Arthur O'Donnell, wants "other clubs to take their lead."[38] Aramark Corporation is the Phillies' food and beverage provider at Citizens Bank Park and they are taking major actions in improving the environmental impact of the Phillies' stadium. Glass, cardboard and plastics used during game day are recycled; frying oil is being recycled to produce biodiesel fuel, and biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable products, serviceware, and plastics have been introduced.[38]

Non-baseball events

Ice hockey

Citizens Bank Park hosting the 2012 NHL Winter Classic.

On January 2, 2012, Citizens Bank Park hosted the fifth annual NHL Winter Classic between long time division rivals New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers before an SRO crowd of 46,967. The game, which was televised throughout the United States and Canada by NBC and CBC respectively, was won by the Rangers, 32.[39][40] Two days earlier, on New Year's Eve, 45,667 attended an alumni game played between teams made up of former Flyers and Rangers who had retired from the NHL between the 1970s and 2011 of which eight (four on each team) were also members of the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Flyers' starting goalie for the game, which was won by the Flyers alumni, 3–1, was Hall of Famer Bernie Parent. He made his first on ice appearance since his playing career ended prematurely due to an eye injury suffered during a game against the Rangers played at the neighboring (although since demolished) Spectrum in February 1979.[41]

Four days after the 2012 NHL Winter Classic game, a third sell out crowd of 45,663 filled the Park on January 6 to watch the Flyers' AHL farm team, the Adirondack Phantoms, defeat the Hershey Bears, 4–3, in overtime. That crowd exceeded by a factor of more than two the previous largest gathering (21,673) to ever attend an AHL game since the league was established in 1936.[42] With the normal 43,651 baseball seating capacity of the Park having been increased by more than 3,000 with the installation of temporary bleachers built over the bullpen area in center field, the trio of outdoor hockey games drew a combined total of 138,296 over the week of Winter Classic events.

Concerts

The first concert at the park was Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band on August 25, 2005; they returned on June 14, 2008.

The Eagles, The Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban were scheduled to perform on June 14, 2010, but the show was cancelled.

Other performers who have played at the park include Billy Joel and Elton John in a duet concert, Bon Jovi and The Police.

Date Artist Opening act(s) Tour / Concert name Attendance Revenue Notes
August 25, 2005Jimmy BuffettA Salty Piece of Land Tour85,451 / 85,451$6,826,906First concert at the ballpark. Sonny Landreth was the special guest.[43][44]
August 27, 2005
July 15, 2006Bon JoviNickelbackHave a Nice Day Tour39,409 / 44,238$2,764,310
July 19, 2007The PoliceThe Fratellis
Fiction Plane
The Reunion Tour42,599 / 42,599$4,128,705
June 14, 2008Jimmy BuffettYear of Still Here TourSonny Landreth was the special guest.[45]
July 30, 2009Billy Joel
Elton John
Face to Face 200989,690 / 89,690$11,853,455
August 1, 2009
July 14, 2012Roger WatersThe Wall Live36,773 / 36,773$4,270,942[46]
September 2, 2012Bruce Springsteen & The E Street BandWrecking Ball World Tour73,296 / 78,200$6,644,578He became the first act to perform at every major live music venue in Philadelphia.[47]
September 3, 2012
August 13, 2013Justin Timberlake
Jay-Z
DJ CassidyLegends of the Summer Stadium Tour39,487 / 39,487$4,318,455
July 5, 2014Beyoncé
Jay-Z
On the Run Tour40,634 / 40,634$5,141,381[48]
August 1, 2014Jason AldeanFlorida Georgia Line
Tyler Farr
Burn It Down Tour38,725 / 38,725$2,484,731The first ever country show to be held at the ballpark.
August 2, 2014Billy JoelBilly Joel in Concert40,335 / 40,335$4,122,996
August 13, 2015Billy JoelBilly Joel in Concert38,313 / 38,313$3,939,042
August 15, 2015Zac Brown BandThe Avett BrothersJekyll and Hyde Tour
July 9, 2016Billy JoelChristina PerriBilly Joel in Concert39,303 / 39,303$4,162,880
July 12, 2016Paul McCartneyOne on One Tour38,431 / 40,615$4,365,986
September 7, 2016Bruce Springsteen & The E Street BandThe River Tour 201677,670 / 80,000$10,048,796The first show lasted for 4 hours and 4 minutes, setting Springsteen's record for his longest show performed in North America, as well as his second longest show performed in the world. The second show featured original E Street Band drummer Vini Lopez on "It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City" and "Spirit in the Night".[49]
September 9, 2016
September 8, 2017Luke BryanBrett Eldredge
Craig Campbell
Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day Tour35,855 / 39,528$2,743,300
September 9, 2017Billy JoelBilly Joel in Concert41,183 / 41,183$4,529,573
May 24, 2019 40,969 / 40,969 $4,781,392 [50]
May 25, 2019 The Who Peter Wolf Moving On! Tour [51]
September 12, 2020Tim McGraw & Luke CombsMidland
Ingrid Andress
Here on Earth TourCancelled due to Coronavirus Pandemic.

Other stadium information

Due to the City of Philadelphia's smoking ban, smoking is no longer allowed anywhere within the stadium as of the 2018 season.

Dan Baker, public address announcer for the Phillies since 1972, continues to introduce the players. During each player's first at-bat, Baker, in an excited voice, says, "Now batting for the Phillies, number (#), (position), (player's name)".

For example, a first at-bat introduction would have Baker say, "Now batting for the Phillies, number 11, shortstop Jimmy Rollins!" During subsequent at-bats, players are only announced by their position and name, for example, "Phillies first baseman, Ryan Howard!"

Baker only uses the city of the opposing team when he announces their players rather than the team nickname, for example, "Now batting for Atlanta, number ten, third baseman Chipper Jones", and makes the announcement in a more-subdued tone.

Video boards

In 2004 and 2005, Citizens Bank Park installed Daktronics video and message displays in the park. One of the largest incandescent displays in Major League Baseball was installed in left field that was used as a scoreboard and for giving statistics. There are also out-of-town field-level displays installed in the park that measure approximately 10 feet (3.0 m) high by 25 feet (7.6 m) wide.[52] During the 20102011 offseason, the Phillies replaced their incandescent scoreboard with a new HD scoreboard that cost $10 million. The new screen measures 76 feet (23 m) high and 97 feet (30 m) wide, which nearly triples the size of the old screen, and is the second largest HD screen in the National League, after the San Diego Padres' PETCO Park screen (61 ft. high and 124 ft. wide).[53]

Accolades

The food at CBP was named as Best Ballpark Food in a survey of Food Network viewers in the first annual Food Network Awards which first aired on April 22, 2007. On August 14, 2007, it was announced that Citizens Bank Park was voted #1 by PETA as America's most vegetarian-friendly ballpark, which was repeated in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012.

See also

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Events and tenants
Preceded by
Veterans Stadium
Home of the Philadelphia Phillies
2004 present
Succeeded by
Current
Preceded by
Heinz Field
Host of the NHL Winter Classic
2012
Succeeded by
Michigan Stadium
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