Fenway Park — Attraction in Boston

August 12, 2024 August 12th would be the day that we all looked forward to, this day was the day I just couldn't be sick for. I made decisions about a week before to rest well since I knew a Monday evening game would be a full day in the city and a late night. We made plans to hang out in Cambridge for a while seeing a museum and then in the afternoon we'd head our way over to Fenway. We parked in Boston Common parking garage for only $20 from 4pm to midnight. Nice. We took the subway from Boylston all the way to Kenmore Square. We came out and walked to Fenway. The feeling was high, the kids ready to go and I was ready for some Fenway franks and other stuff too. 5:07pm The Red Sox staff was approachable and informative. We found out our gate was Gate B. We went there and stood in line for a while even though we had tickets. We saw VIPs coming and going and stood in line near the Ted Williams, Pesky etc statue. We saw a group of older Midwesterners coming out of a bus with nametags. I asked a few questions and we had a great conversation. They were with a company called Jay Buckley's Baseball Tours. These people had been on a worldwind tour of baseball stadiums, games, tours and amazing games. They seemed to have had a ton of fun and seen tons of baseball. Who knew but tonight is Dominican Republic Night at Fenway Park! 5:49pm We finally came in an were kind of annoyed since we seemed to have missed batting practice for the Red Sox. We only saw the Texas Rangers doing batting practice. Did we miss something? Did they let us in too late? We seemed to have missed the Red Sox batting practice which was a big bummer. What a game. I always listen on the Radio. I have never paid for TV broadcasts. Only radio. Joe Castiglione is my hero! I was surprised the game had already started and if I wasn't paying attention, I could miss a ton. I'm used to the play by play. The food was expensive but since we hadn't been to Fenway since 2018, I decided we would just live it up. I got a couple Fenway franks, chicken tenders and fries and a couple drinks. 7:08pm I got a great photo of the sun getting lower and lower over the stadium walls. Later on during the game we went to Del's stand and got a lemonade icey and a watermelon icey. Those were TRULY amazing. I thought after drinking a little the taste would die out but it didn't. We all enjoyed the Del's Ice drink. Then I got a couple of popcorn buckets. The collectable FENWAY containers were awesome and the popcorn was great. I bought two but came home with 3 since I found one on the way out and snagged it. 8:30pm My youngest and I knew of a friend and his family who were there that night but we had no way of communicating with them and it was a fluke if we could find them. We both walked around in the crowd and SURE ENOUGH, we found them and got a great shot! We got our money's worth for the game since it was a tie game deep into the 9th inning. Texas Rangers scored at the top of the 10th making it 4-3 going into the bottom of the 10th. We got a couple on base and with 2 outs and bases loaded Rob Refsnyder stepped up to the plate. We hit a double and we walked it off. We were so excited and after coming down the steps we got a great group shot from a fan who helped us take the photo. It was pretty simple coming out of Gate B and we followed the crowd (first time in my life) to Kenmore Square Subway stop. We had our subway tickets ready and swiped through. The trains were FULL but we were patient and headed back to Boylston. We got the car in the parking garage and we left by 11:45pm. We were home by 1:30am and in bed by 2am. Fenway Park and Boston Red Sox thank you so much for helping my family, my brother and his family have a wonderful day and night watching the 2024 Boston Red Sox. I shelled out the big bucks on my way out and got myself a new replacement hat since my old hat was so nasty and old and broken. This new one should last me much longer now. We love the Red Sox and we love the fun...

A Magical Weekend at America’s Most Beloved Ballpark Fenway Park isn’t just a baseball stadium – it’s a living piece of American history that captures your heart from the moment you walk through its gates. Having visited several times over the years, I can confidently say that each trip to this iconic venue feels as special as the first. My recent weekend series visit with my son was absolutely unforgettable. His first visit to Fenway was when he was just a year old, and now at 18, watching him experience the ballpark with mature appreciation reminded me why this place holds such magic across generations. We were fortunate to stay within walking distance, which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the Fenway experience. The stroll through the neighborhood, with its bustling energy and passionate fans streaming toward the park, builds anticipation like nothing else. The local restaurant scene around Fenway is fantastic, offering everything from classic Boston fare to modern gastropub options. We sampled several spots throughout the weekend, each providing delicious food and that unmistakable pre-game atmosphere where strangers become friends over shared Red Sox passion. One of Fenway’s clever features is keeping Jersey Street open to patrons during games, creating an extension of the ballpark experience. This allows fans to easily pop out for additional food and drinks at the various establishments, or browse the souvenir store for that perfect piece of Red Sox memorabilia – making it dangerously easy to spend even more money while never truly leaving the game atmosphere! The Stadium Tour was definitely worth arriving early for, especially watching batting practice from atop the legendary Green Monster. Standing on that iconic 37-foot wall and looking out over the emerald field where so many baseball legends have played was truly special. What made this trip particularly memorable was experiencing the games from two completely different vantage points. Our seats next to Pesky’s Pole, positioned between first base and right field, offered a more family-friendly atmosphere where we enjoyed engaging conversations with fellow Red Sox fans. The perspective from this classic location gave us great views of the action while maintaining that traditional baseball experience. Later, our seats directly behind the center field wall provided an entirely different energy – the crowd here was noticeably younger and more boisterous, creating an electric atmosphere that added another dimension to our Fenway experience. Fenway’s charm lies in its perfect blend of old-school baseball tradition and modern amenities. The intimate atmosphere means there truly isn’t a bad seat in the house, and the passionate fanbase creates an electric environment that’s unmatched anywhere else in baseball. Every visit to Fenway Park is a treasure, and I’m already planning our next trip back to America’s most...

Five stars I guess? I mean it's a ballpark with seats and people playing baseball as advertised. Getting in was easy, with the ticketing app they use; signage between the entrance and the seating areas is clear. It's accessible for people who use wheelchairs, though not all areas have "wheelchair seating."

The child behind me would like to register a complaint, however, regarding the failure of their parents to provide popcorn as demanded.

I've never been to an anything ball game before so I've got no idea how to review the venue or services here. There's a lot of places to buy food (including popcorn, dad who is starving his child who last ate at least an hour ago!!) at prices that aren't wildly inflated from normal Boston tourist areas. I see people working hard to make sure the place is clean and folks coming to the game find their seats.

It's quite loud. If you are bothered by noise created by lots of people all talking at the same time plus speakers making noises that are not easily distinguished as speech or music, consider bringing earplugs or headphones.

As a note for out-of-towners coming to Fenway Park on the T, from the city take the D to Fenway Park, or the B or C to Kenmore. Do not take the E, it doesn't have a stop convenient to the park; you could walk from the Museum of Fine Arts stop, but that's a bigger schlep.

I was able to bring my umbrella in though I think using it is only permitted during official rain delays, whatever that means.

As for restrooms, I don't think I saw an all-genders option but I didn't look extensively.

It seems to be normal to get up and go buy food at any time during the game. Some parents who actually love their kids are getting soft serve, hot dogs, and yes popcorn for...