Lauren's Locales: Let's Play Ball at AT&T Park

By Lauren Bonney

Take me out to the ball game! Summer is just around the corner and one of my favorite summer activities is attending Giants baseball games at AT&T Park.

Most cities are proud of their ballparks but none is finer than San Francisco's AT&T Park. I may be slightly biased because I have grown up attending Giants games, but this park is truly remarkable.

It is a great place to spend the day rooting for your favorite team. Whether you are sitting in the promenade, club or view levels, every seat offers a great view of the game while simultaneously offering a beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay.

All kinds of fans show up to the games - some more vocal than others - but who doesn't enjoy listening to a good ribbing every now and then? The sights, the sounds, not to mention the food, make the atmosphere in the park quite enjoyable. You have not truly enjoyed a baseball game until you have settled down with a large helping of garlic fries or a Sheboygan bratwurst.

If you are not a fan of baseball, not to worry! The park offers various alternative activities. The Coca-Cola Fan Lot features a super slide, photo booths and even a place to practice your fastball pitch.

Wander around to Levi's Landing and take a picture in one of San Francisco's iconic trolley cars with McCovey Cove for a backdrop. You can also visit the Wall of Fame and gaze upon some of the Giants' finest players ever to grace the field, like Tito Fuentes, Willie Mays and Willie McCovey.

So settle down with some peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and root root root for whatever team you like, preferably the home team. Even if your team does not win, I guarantee a great time for all at AT&T Park watching the old ball game!

AT&T Park
4/5 stars
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107

MoMo's
4.5/5 stars
The restaurant sits directly across the street from AT&T Park and is one of San Francisco's premier dining destinations. The outdoor dining decks are a SF favorite.

Amici's
4.5/5 stars
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria is about quality, convenience and celebration of Italian cuisine. Enjoy this delicious pizzeria before or after a game, and fill up on some good eats.

Public House
4.5/5 stars
Located adjacent to Willie Mays Plaza, Public House is a prime year-round destination for great pub-style food and sports: the restaurant boasts 22 TV's decorating its walls. 

Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu.