PNC Park

[Tony19]

Just like the Citizens Bank thread but for PNC. Any large photos would be appreciated.

[locke40]

[JMC Bomber]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/e_420_b

[GuitarPunk2512]

i just cant belive how nice the outfield view is....noother stadium has that great of a view with the bridges and the whole downtown.

i can only imagine what the mets and yankees ballparks would look like if they had the view of manhattan in the background that close with all the bridges....but then of corase the stadium would have to be in NJ or westchester county ( i think)

[tugger]

I just fell in love again, and not just with the view. Gorgeous stadium.

[locke40]

i just cant belive how nice the outfield view is....noother stadium has that great of a view with the bridges and the whole downtown.

i can only imagine what the mets and yankees ballparks would look like if they had the view of manhattan in the background that close with all the bridges....but then of corase the stadium would have to be in NJ or westchester county ( i think)

Imagine if Steinbrenner bought the WTC site, and built NYS there, how unbeilevable the view would be. If I had unlimited money, I would do that.

[Twenty Seven]

It's the only incentive to visit Pittsburgh, but it's a great one.

[Captain Cold Nose]

Imagine if Steinbrenner bought the WTC site, and built NYS there, how unbeilevable the view would be. If I had unlimited money, I would do that.

You'd build on hallowed ground?

Don't answer that, please. At least, not in a thread on PNC.

[mets16]

Imagine if Steinbrenner bought the WTC site, and built NYS there, how unbeilevable the view would be. If I had unlimited money, I would do that.

You're not a New Yorker are you?

[History Of Baseball Fan]

I like the park, but if it didn't have such a nice view of the skyline, it would be a pretty boring looking stadium. Its kind of like the Orioles. Without that big warehouse in right field, it would look really boring.

[CoreyNYC]

These pictures are getting me psyched for my bachelor party/see the Mets play at PNC trip this weekend!

[Seattle1]

What if they called it "P and C Park" instead of "PNC Park"?


:crazy

[TinoM24]

then they would lose a ton of money they are currently getting from PNC bank.

[Yankees12]

Imagine if Steinbrenner bought the WTC site, and built NYS there, how unbeilevable the view would be. If I had unlimited money, I would do that.

Unbelievable view, certainly, but I don't think any New Yorker would be able to watch a baseball game there. Plus, it's prime real estate, and it's being used to house 4 towers worth of highly valuable offices, plus the WTC Memorial that absolutely needs to be there.

I had a friend once that said they should build a stadium around Battery Park or Battery Park City. I don't think it's quite feasible, but that would be a spectacular view.

There's a giant vacant lot on 59th and West End Ave., right along the Henry Hudson Parkway and the Hudson River, and right south of the new Trump Place (it's a few blocks west of Lincoln Center) that might have been able to fit a stadium, and would have had one of the best views in the majors if it were pointed slightly southeast. I'm surprised the Steinbrenners didn't look into that when they were trying to build a West Side Stadium. Would've needed a subway expansion of some kind, though.

(Though I'm very glad the Yanks stayed in the Bronx.)

[six4three]

There's a giant vacant lot on 59th and West End Ave., right along the Henry Hudson Parkway and the Hudson River, and right south of the new Trump Place (it's a few blocks west of Lincoln Center) that might have been able to fit a stadium, and would have had one of the best views in the majors if it were pointed slightly southeast. I'm surprised the Steinbrenners didn't look into that when they were trying to build a West Side Stadium. Would've needed a subway expansion of some kind, though.

Pretty ironic, since that's immediately south of where the baseball Giants wanted to build their new stadium in the mid-1950s.

[PeteU]

Imagine if Steinbrenner bought the WTC site, and built NYS there, how unbeilevable the view would be. If I had unlimited money, I would do that.

If I had unlimited money, I'd build a ballpark on the moon! Or Mars! Or the Sun! That would be cool! We could all fly there on a rocket ship!

:rofl:

[TinoM24]

and Richard Branson would be a sponsor and it would be called Virgin Field, with him supplying the transportation.

[locke40]

You'd build on hallowed ground?

Don't answer that, please. At least, not in a thread on PNC.

Should I start a new thread about this subject?? I know, I know, too many Yankee Stadium threads! :banghead:

[Yankees12]

I like the park, but if it didn't have such a nice view of the skyline, it would be a pretty boring looking stadium. Its kind of like the Orioles. Without that big warehouse in right field, it would look really boring.

PNC Park was built around that view of the skyline and the river though, just like Camden Yards was built around that warehouse (in fact, that warehouse is the main reason for the retro movement beginning - if not for that already existing design element, Camden Yards would have likely been a "modern" ballpark similar to U.S. Cellular. But the reason both of those stadiums were designed the way they were was to highlight those already-existing features.

[Anubis2051]

Unbelievable view, certainly, but I don't think any New Yorker would be able to watch a baseball game there. Plus, it's prime real estate, and it's being used to house 4 towers worth of highly valuable offices, plus the WTC Memorial that absolutely needs to be there.

I had a friend once that said they should build a stadium around Battery Park or Battery Park City. I don't think it's quite feasible, but that would be a spectacular view.

There's a giant vacant lot on 59th and West End Ave., right along the Henry Hudson Parkway and the Hudson River, and right south of the new Trump Place (it's a few blocks west of Lincoln Center) that might have been able to fit a stadium, and would have had one of the best views in the majors if it were pointed slightly southeast. I'm surprised the Steinbrenners didn't look into that when they were trying to build a West Side Stadium. Would've needed a subway expansion of some kind, though.

(Though I'm very glad the Yanks stayed in the Bronx.)


Richmond Ballpark on Staten Island has a great view:


I couldn't find a better picture, but believe me, at night it really is something to see. It's funny, I've always wanted to see them put a ballpark on Governors Island. I mean, look at this: You would get a view that rivals PNC (My second favorite ballpark). They'll never do that though, since the part of the island with the view has the fort and all the other historical sites. still, I'd love to see it happen.

[Greg B.]

What is that black metal-girdered structure down the left field line beyond the fence?

[mets16]

The Phillies could've built a ballpark with this view:
but they would have to play in Camden

[Coach Bombay]

The Phillies could've built a ballpark with this view:
but they would have to play in Camden

Hey, if the Jets and Giants can play in Jersey, so can the Phillies.. lol

[Coach Bombay]

Nice view from West New York, NJ

[Coach Bombay]

this: You would get a view that rivals PNC (My second favorite ballpark). They'll never do that though, since the part of the island with the view has the fort and all the other historical sites. still, I'd love to see it happen.
I liked this view better.

:sorry:

[steveironcity]

What is that black metal-girdered structure down the left field line beyond the fence?

Its a "rotunda" Or a spiral shaped ramp that goes to all levels.

[Coach Bombay]

Comerica has a pretty good view.

[partydude1377]

First off, I will say that I love the look of PNC park; however, there is just something odd about the green wall/batters eye. It looks kinda out of place.

[TinoM24]

perhaps we need a thread on ballpark views.

[alpineinc]

Dusting off my PNC Park shot (not too bad if I do say so myself, lol), posted elsewhere here a few times. Pedro Martinez throwing the first pitch, 7.20.05.

[yankees82]

Dusting off my PNC Park shot (not too bad if I do say so myself, lol), posted elsewhere here a few times. Pedro Martinez throwing the first pitch, 7.20.05.



PNC Park and its view are beautiful...
but i can't help but thing that the "PIRATES" in CF looks like this:

[tugger]

I like the park, but if it didn't have such a nice view of the skyline, it would be a pretty boring looking stadium. Its kind of like the Orioles. Without that big warehouse in right field, it would look really boring.
PNC puts every fan close to the field. That's the No. 1 feature I'm looking for as a customer. When I go to the game, I'm looking at the game. Everything else is a distant second. Maybe that makes me weird.

What else are you looking for?

[peterrod16]

I went to PNC park last year with my friend. Seeing the ballpark was a great experience.
I think parking was five dollars across the bridge. Food was cheap $2 for a hot dog. I know the pirates fans havent had a winning team for over 15 years but they are very friendly and baseball savoy people.
I am going to start my pics with statues of Willie, Honus and Roberto.
Then random shots of the ballpark.
Finally we ask the ticket agent to give us tickets field level and she told us $26 a ticket.
My jaw dropped because $26 at shea would get me to the upper deck.
My only regret was that we didnt get to see much of the city of pittsburgh.
Enjoy

[peterrod16]

Even more pics

[donniebaseball23]

I must say that is some view. What a nice spot for a ballpark. Man 2 bucks for a dog! Think the last time we saw that price at YS was 1993.

[Bobby_Ayala]

The Pirates should replace the green walls with blue ones. Blue seats and green walls aren't a good combination. :twocents:

[marlins739]

Has anyone else noticed how incredibly bright PNC gets at night? Maybe I'm just used to the dim orangeness of night games at Land Shark Stadium, but the lights at PNC burned my eyes. I normally try to time new ballpark visits as day games.

[Paul W]

The Pirates should replace the green walls with blue ones. Blue seats and green walls aren't a good combination. :twocents:

they 'aint spending a dime more than they have to...

[mets16]

The Pirates should replace the green walls with blue ones. Blue seats and green walls aren't a good combination. :twocents:

I think they pull it off better than Nationals and CBP...

[Paul W]

enjoy the view beyond the park 'cause it's better than what you'll see on the field...

PNC Park Threatens To Leave Pittsburgh Unless Better Team Is Built

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http://www.theonion.com/content/node/50814bs5.com/

[UnderPressure]

Mods, merge this thread with this one.

http://baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=92236

[Milt on Tilt]

I went to the game on Saturday. Skyblast featuring O.A.R. was awesome and worth the drive alone.

[Trickyhop]

Imagine if Steinbrenner bought the WTC site, and built NYS there, how unbeilevable the view would be. If I had unlimited money, I would do that.

Actually, the view probably wouldn't be that great as you are so close to the buildings surrounding it. Plus you have the subway system running right next to it screeching its brakes, and not to mention it being hallowed ground. Like someone said, it'd need to be in Jersey or further out to get the views of the skyline.

[Jim Vaz]

I liked this view better.

:sorry:



Same! :cry:

[Milt on Tilt]

I'm sick of Yanks hijacking every thread. This is a thread about the greatness of PNC.

[tomkaz]

took my first trip to pnc park this past june as well as the nationals park, (2 mets loses, go figure)

http://picasaweb.google.com/tomkaszner/PNCPARKPiratesVsMets060409#


http://picasaweb.google.com/tomkaszner/NationalsVsMetsInDC060609#

[locke40]

I'm sick of Yanks hijacking every thread. This is a thread about the greatness of PNC.

I noticed that you said the word hijack right after a picture of the Twin Towers was posted. Was that pun intended or not? :laugh:laugh:laugh

[MarthaT]

took my first trip to pnc park this past june as well as the nationals park, (2 mets loses, go figure)

http://picasaweb.google.com/tomkaszner/PNCPARKPiratesVsMets060409#


http://picasaweb.google.com/tomkaszner/NationalsVsMetsInDC060609#

great pics

[Milt on Tilt]

I noticed that you said the word hijack right after a picture of the Twin Towers was posted. Was that pun intended or not? :laugh:laugh:laugh

wow. no it was not. just coincidence

[THINK BLUE]

Wow yankees82 you hit it right on the head with the ninja turtles reference :laugh. I think that is the only part of the park i've never cared for besides that I love this park and hope to go there soon. :crossfingers:

[Anubis2051]

From Flickr User Many Pencils:

[4evertribe]

PNC does have a great view, but I think that is about it for this ballpark.

[Bobby_Ayala]

PNC does have a great view, but I think that is about it for this ballpark.Don't underrate the view as criteria for evaluating a ballpark. Because of PNC, many people are a now aware of the city of Pittsburgh's skyline for the 1st time.
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[BigOneBitey]

The walkway along the river between PNC and Heinz Field is beautiful.



I really like the small, intimate feel of the place, too. Almost a minor league feel (no jokes about the team that plays there).

[4evertribe]

Don't underrate the view as criteria for evaluating a ballpark. Because of PNC, many people are a now aware of the city of Pittsburgh's skyline for the 1st time.
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I prefer the view from Mount Washington.

[Milt on Tilt]

PNC does have a great view, but I think that is about it for this ballpark.

What about the fact that itself is a good looking park that offers great sightlines with the shortest upper deck in baseball?

[4evertribe]

What about the fact that itself is a good looking park that offers great sightlines with the shortest upper deck in baseball?

Don't get me wrong it is a great place to watch a game. I think the small bleachers in left are somewhat weak and the huge green wall beyond centerfield doesn't fit in well. The concourses are smallish too.

I think though, on the whole, that most people simply like the view.

[mets16]

Don't get me wrong it is a great place to watch a game. I think the small bleachers in left are somewhat weak and the huge green wall beyond centerfield doesn't fit in well. The concourses are smallish too.

I think though, on the whole, that most people simply like the view.

I agree. Put that ballpark in any other location and it becomes a sub par ballpark.

[BigOneBitey]

Fair enough, but they built the ballpark that way because of the location. It wouldn't be built that way if it was in the middle of a parking lot.

[marlins739]

PNC Park is the featured article today on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PNC_Park

[mdseverin]

Here is a shot I took in July 2007 when the Cubs were playing the Pirates. This is one of my favorite pictures I have taken.

[Sean O]

I agree. Put that ballpark in any other location and it becomes a sub par ballpark.

How do you figure? The seats are tremendously intimate i/r/t the field, the right field scoreboard is gorgeous, the food is great, there aren't any major obstructions, it's close to the city, the backstop is iconic and instantly recognizable, the dimensions aren't too, too idiotic, and it's properly scaled to the size of the club.

[Milt on Tilt]

How do you figure?

I'm guessing he's never been there.

[Trickyhop]

I caught my first foul ball there. It is standing in a ball cube on my bookshelf next to the bed. :) I didn't even know I caught it either. It was a HARD line drive, I had my mitt and reached about 3 people over and snagged it out of mid-air, somehow. I caught it in the sweet spot, and it was hit so hard that I didn't really even feel it hit the mitt. When I opened it, I was SHOCKED to see the ball inside of it! :eek: Some lady leaned over and said I had saved her life. Earlier that night, a lady was hit in the face during BP.

[mdseverin]

How do you figure? The seats are tremendously intimate i/r/t the field, the right field scoreboard is gorgeous, the food is great, there aren't any major obstructions, it's close to the city, the backstop is iconic and instantly recognizable, the dimensions aren't too, too idiotic, and it's properly scaled to the size of the club.

What they mean is the cityscape is what makes the park so nice. If you put the park in a different area (no water, no bridge, no skyline) it's not as beautiful.

PNC was designed for that location. It would not have been designed like that if was going to be built around a parking lot.

However, the seating is very intimate and is a good model for smaller town clubs. The only parks that you can just pick up and drop somewhere else are the ones that do not incorporate their surroundings.

[mets16]

How do you figure? The seats are tremendously intimate i/r/t the field, the right field scoreboard is gorgeous, the food is great, there aren't any major obstructions, it's close to the city, the backstop is iconic and instantly recognizable, the dimensions aren't too, too idiotic, and it's properly scaled to the size of the club.

Yes, but a 2 deck stadium in the middle of a parking lot, ala Citi Field, wouldn't be great, in my opinion.

[4evertribe]

I caught my first foul ball there. It is standing in a ball cube on my bookshelf next to the bed. :) I didn't even know I caught it either. It was a HARD line drive, I had my mitt and reached about 3 people over and snagged it out of mid-air, somehow. I caught it in the sweet spot, and it was hit so hard that I didn't really even feel it hit the mitt. When I opened it, I was SHOCKED to see the ball inside of it! :eek: Some lady leaned over and said I had saved her life. Earlier that night, a lady was hit in the face during BP.

I got my only foul ball at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium. It was a high pop (first base side), I just instinctively got under it and tried to cradle it (think Willie Mays) I have to admit I dropped it... but thank god no one else was around. I probably got booed but, I don't remember... I got my ball.

Anyway, PNC is a nice ballpark... but I think that the view gets it the raves.

[Trickyhop]

I got my only foul ball at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium. It was a high pop (first base side), I just instinctively got under it and tried to cradle it (think Willie Mays) I have to admit I dropped it... but thank god no one else was around. I probably got booed but, I don't remember... I got my ball.

Anyway, PNC is a nice ballpark... but I think that the view gets it the raves.

Haha, that's awesome.

Pittsburgh will forever remain a night of baseball destiny for me. What an awesome night at the ballpark me and my brother had there. I can't see any other experience at another MLB park beating it. :)

[Milt on Tilt]

During my recent visit, I was actually forced to get Standing Room Only due to the O.A.R. Concert and Fireworks show after the game. Called for the 7th largest crowd in PNC history. But point being, with STO my friends and I were able to wander the park watching the game from all different angles. Best happened to be the pedestrian ramp in left field and the upper deck on the third base side.

[17YearsofFutility]

How do you figure? The seats are tremendously intimate i/r/t the field, the right field scoreboard is gorgeous, the food is great, there aren't any major obstructions, it's close to the city, the backstop is iconic and instantly recognizable, the dimensions aren't too, too idiotic, and it's properly scaled to the size of the club.

Agreed, Sean. The team that plays there is enormously flawed. But the ballpark itself is pretty much flawless. My only complaint would be the narrowness of the concourses.

[Chevy114]

I know we say it all the time, but it has the 3 things that make a good view from a stadium combined into one view: water, bridge, and downtown skyline! Ok im done stating the obvious!