Citizens Bank Park, Baseball stadium in South Philadelphia, United States.
Citizens Bank Park is a 42,901-seat baseball stadium in Philadelphia, opened April 3, 2004, with a natural grass-and-dirt field and an asymmetrical layout: the left-field foul pole stands 325 feet from home plate. Brick and steel frame the exterior, and home plate faces south so the downtown skyline is visible from the infield seats. Two dark metal light towers rise above the tiered stands.
The venue opened in 2004 to replace Veterans Stadium, whose aging structure and safety concerns prompted the need for a new facility. The Phillies ownership sought to create a modern home that met current standards.
Behind the center-field screen runs Ashburn Alley, named for Richie Ashburn, the Phillies' leadoff hitter in the 1950s. Its Wall of Fame holds reliefs of franchise greats, and Memory Lane displays photographs of team history alongside restaurants and shops. Bronze plaques of Hall of Fame players line the outfield concourse, and the ballpark can host weddings.
The facility offers several food stands serving regional dishes and parking options nearby. The Broad Street subway line connects directly to the venue, making public transit a convenient option.
The Liberty Bell in the right-center field stands lights up and swings side to side when a Phillies player hits a home run, and the bell's tone plays over the stadium sound system. The bell is an illuminated structure shaped like a bell, not a working bell with a clapper.
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