Safeco Field

Safeco Field in Seattle is home to the Seattle Mariners of Pro Baseball's American League. Sometimes referred to as "The Safe" by fans, the first baseball game at Safeco Field was on July 15, 1999, when the Seattle Mariners hosted the San Diego Padres. The $517.6-million ballpark was financed in a variety of ways. A one-half percent prepared food tax and rental-car tax covered most of the cost of construction. It took just over two years for the stadium to be completed. Seattle-based insurance and investments company Safeco Corporation purchased naming rights for $40 million in 1998.

Safeco Field features some special characteristics. The retractable roof does not fully cover the stadium as other roofs do, such as at Bank One Ballpark; rather, it acts more like an umbrella. Also unlike some other ballparks, the roof can be closed during the game instead of remaining open or closed as decided prior to game time. The roof is designed to withstand winds up to 70 miles per hour and six to seven feet of snow. On the field, a custom-designed, state-of-the-art drainage system and a grass blend of four kinds of Kentucky bluegrass and two kinds of perennial ryegrass give Safeco Field an optimal playing surface. Two first-of-the-kind play-by-play boards, one along the first base line and another on the third base line, show a running summary of the game to help fans follow the action by displaying at-bat information and additional in-game progress.

There is more than just baseball at Safeco Field. Behind left field is the Bullpen Market. The Bullpen Market has interactive games and activities, including the Fan Walk with personalized bricks, food vendors, an open pit barbeque, and quite possibly one of the best views of the game. The Children's Hospital Playfield on the Main Concourse features baseball-themed playground equipment. Located at the end of the left field line on the Upper Deck, Lookout Landing has incredible views inside and outside of the ballpark. Outside Corner Picnic Patio is another place that offers a great view, this time of Puget Sound. Directly above the Home Plate Gate entrance, Outside Corner Picnic Patio has tables and benches for lunches.

For baseball games, Safeco has a capacity of 46,621 people. Included in the total are 4,254 suite level seats and 452 disables seats, complete with accompanying companion seats. Safeco Field hosted the 2001 Pro Baseball All-Star Game. While 46,621 people may be a capacity crowd for baseball, various non-baseball events have taken place at Safeco Field. Safeco Field has also hosted the 2001 and 2002 Seattle Bowl, the college football game played between a team from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the Pacific Ten Conference. Also, in 2003, WrestleMania XIX took place at Safeco Field.

Getting there and getting around

Safeco Field is located at 1250 First Avenue South just south of downtown Seattle. Various freeways provide access to the ballpark, including I-90, I-5, and SR99 all of which pass within less than a half-mile of the park. It is recommended to take the earlier exits to avoid traffic. When coming from the north and south, take I-5, but when going southbound, exit from James Street, Spokane Street, Forest Street, Dearborn Street, or Airport Way. Northbound is recommended to take 1st Avenue South. Either way, once an exited is taken, simply follow the signs to Safeco Field. From the eastside, take I-90 westbound, exit at the 4th Avenue ramp and follow the signs. The Safeco Field Garage has 2,000 spaces and is located just south of the ballpark. Qwest Event Center Garage is located on Royal Brougham Way, west of 4th Avenue and also has 2,000 spaces. There are plenty of parking garages in the area that are open on game days. Metro Transit is a highly recommended way of getting to the game and Amtrak is also available just a short walk from the ballpark. Wheelchair escorts are available on a first-come first-served basis. The east side of First Avenue is available for disabled guest drop off, and disabled parking is available in the Safeco Field Garage.

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