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Fans enjoy the view from the Park at the Park.
Courtesy of PETCO Park.
Bleachers atop the Western Metals Building.
Courtesy PETCO Park.
What to know when going to PETCO Park
By Brian Hilemon
Parking
For a fun and entertaining ride, hail a
Ballpark Pedicab or a
BikeCAB Pedicab to get from your parking spot to the ballpark.
The
San Diego Trolley is a very popular option for fans wishing to use public transportation. The Gaslamp Quarter station drops you right next to the ballpark and extra trolleys are added for gamedays.
The Coaster is also a popular option for fans coming from San Diego’s Northern Coastal communities. Simply ride the train to the Santa Fe Depot and catch a trolley to the Gaslamp Quarter station.
Click here for the Padres official interactive parking map.
Tailgating
Yes it is possible to tailgate at the Padres downtown ballpark. With fans in mind, the Padres have a dedicated Tailgating Parking Lot, directly across the street from the ballpark. Remember, only gas grills are allowed, so leave the charcoal at home.
Batting Practice
For most 7:05 pm games, the Padres take batting practice first, beginning before the gates open to the public at 5:30. Arrive early to avoid traffic, get a few autographs and catch some B.P. home runs. A typical game-night schedule is as follows:
-7:05 p.m. Game Time4:40 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. Padres Batting Practice
5:40 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. Visiting Team Batting Practice
6:20 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Padres Infield Practice
6:30 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. Visiting Team Infield Practice
6:40 p.m. Grounds Crew Field Preparation
*Source: Padres.com
Park at the Park
The unique Park at the Park serves as a community park on non-event days. It has play equipment and a Little League baseball diamond. On game days the park opens 2 ½ hours prior to the start of the game.
Ballpark Fare
In addition to the traditional food options around the ballpark, there are some signature eats not to be missed during your visit to PETCO Park.
Randy Jones BBQ -Cy Young Award winner Randy Jones offers up some of the best BBQ in town and you can occasionally catch the local icon checking out the operation at the Park at the Park.
Padres Hall of Fame Bar & Grill –Located in the top (4th) floor of the Western Metals Building, this is a hot spot before and during games with an open-seating deck perched over right field. The bar looks more like a happening Gaslamp hotspot on weekend nights for those more interested in mingling than score keeping.
Mercado –Enjoy local favorites in one convenient location on the main level behind home plate. Offerings include Randy Jones BBQ, Oggi’s Pizza, Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill, and Anthony’s Seafood.
The PCL Bar & Grill –Honoring the Padres’ past, there is a wealth of history to unlock as well as the great a la carte Southern California cuisine.
Toyota Terrace Level -Accessible only if you have a ticket for this premium level are four great restaurants and lounges:
Coronados (Buffet),
Westwinds (Sushi Bar),
Club 19 and
Baja Bistro (Mexican).
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