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Oriole Park at Camden Yards

By Laureen Miles Brunelli, About.com

Oriole Park at Camden Yards - Baltimore Maryland

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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When Baltimore's Camden Yards opened in 1992, there was nothing else like it in Major League Baseball. The new stadium, designed for only baseball, captured and built upon the historic charm of its downtown location. And on top of that, it had a fan-friendly layout and good food.

Today it still retains its appeal, but it is no longer alone. Many cities, such as Cincinnati and Cleveland, have emulated Baltimore's Camden Yards by building downtown stadiums with striking designs.

Facts: Team: Baltimore Orioles
Location: 333 W. Camden Street - Inner Harbor
Date opened: April 6, 1992
Capacity: 48,262
Surface: Maryland Bluegrass
Schedule: 2008 Games

FanFest 2008

Visiting Camden Yards: General Ticket Information
This seating chart includes pricing information. Tickets may be purchased:
  • Online
  • At the box office in advance or on game days.
  • By calling 888- 848-BIRD.
Season Tickets
Orioles Season ticket plans range from all home games to mini-plans of just Sundays or pre-selected weekday and weekend games. Season ticket holders have the opportunity to purchase tickets to postseason games at Oriole Park.
Discounts and Events
In addition to the 2008 schedule full of cap and bobblehead giveaways, the Orioles offer special ticket deals when the club is at home:
  • Tuesday Bargain Nights
  • Student Nights
  • Dugout Club
  • MasterCard Bleachers and Boog's

Parking and Transportation

Parking
Unless you have a parking pass, don't count on onsite parking. But don't worry there are still plenty of parking spaces in the area. From the Orioles' website:
    "Don't expect that everyone can park right next to the ballpark. A short 10-15 minute walk will place you outside the most congested area, may cost less, and will allow you to get on the road before many who park next to the ballpark."
Use these Inner Harbor parking resources to make a plan in advance.

Public Transit
If you plan to come by light rail, MARC train or bus or use a park and ride check out this public transit guide.

Tours

If you'd like to get a close up look at how the JumboTron works, or visit the dugout, sing up for a tour of the stadium. From March through November, tours are available. Call 410-547-6234 for public tour times or to schedule a private tour.

Security Procedures

  • Purses, diaper bags, backpacks and camera bags are permitted, but items must fit into a 16" x 16" x 8" box. All items allowed into the ballpark will be inspected.
  • No hard-sided coolers, Thermos bottles, glass bottles or cans are permitted into the ballpark. They cannot be claim-checked at the entrance gates.
  • No re-entry to the ballpark is permitted.
  • Only vehicles dropping off or picking up disabled guests will be permitted to stop curbside at the ballpark.
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