Stadium Opened: 2001
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
1st Visit: 7/5/05
Last Visit: 9/28/09
# Games: 2
Food: 8/10
Stadium: 9/10
Important Games Seen:
Andy LaRoche 6 RBI game (9/28/09)
As recently as 1994 Pittsburgh was in danger of losing the Pirates beacuse of ballpark concerns with the dilapidated Three Rivers Stadium. It was nothing short of a miracle when PNC Park was built in 2001, and became part of the short list of the great ballparks. It's a shame the Pirates have stunk for 20 years, beacuse their jewel of a ballpark sits half-empty most nights.
When we first attended a game there in 2005, it was a rainy night, which made the small crowd even smaller. It was good for us, as we had run of the place and got to enjoy the game from multiple views. My favorite part of PNC is the view in the outfield. Beyond the fences lies the famed three rivers, and the walkable bridge past left field gives you an even better shot of the whole place.
The food is above average, with local flavor Primanti Brothers sandwiches available at certain stands. And of course, pierogies. The pierogies aren't just to eat, as the popular Pierogi Race is a big hit as well. The video board is standard for today's parks. The biggest complaint I have about the park is getting there. While not as congested as places like DC or New York, getting around Pittsburgh is cumbersome and full of one-way streets. Hardly a reason not to go, but something to be aware of.
Overall PNC Park is a great place to see a game, hopefully the Pirates can start to field a competitive team and bring the fans back.
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