Arrive Magazine - September/October, 2011

A Classic in
Living Color

Luke’s, Planet Hoagie, Seasons Pizza, The Schmitter and Chickie’s & Pete’s redefine ballpark fare, with a mouth-watering emphasis on local Philly flavor. Fear not when hunger calls—the walk-around, open-air concourses o;er continuous, uninterrupted views of the field, so you’ll never have to miss a pitch.

The Phillies haven’t forgotten that baseball, at its best, is a family a;air. And they know that if the youngest members of your team aren’t enjoying themselves, you won’t be able to enjoy the game. That’s where the Phanatic Phun Zone comes in, a giant, soft play area filled with games, climbing and exploration. There’s also the Citizens Bank Games of Baseball, featuring the attractions Phan Trivia Challenge, Run the Bases and Ring ’Em Up—all in Ashburn Alley.

In truth, no one feature can make a ballpark a
classic. The best parks are about memories, and the
atmosphere that’s created when the play on the field,
These are the kinds of unforgettable
moments made in every game at Citizens
Bank Park. So if you want to experience
your own piece of baseball history, take a
trip to see the Phillies play. Because classic
parks aren’t just the stu; of black-and-
white newsreels—Philadelphia has one you
can experience live and in person today.

hat makes a classic? When talk turns to
baseball’s classic parks you’re liable to hear the
same places mentioned time and again: Shibe
But what about today’s ballparks? Do any of
them measure up to the storied fields of old?

For the fans who have given Citizens Bank
Park more than two seasons of consecutive sell-
outs, the answer is a definitive “Yes.” The home of
the Philadelphia Phillies is a modern classic, a cathedral
to the game befitting baseball’s oldest continuous,
one-name, one-city franchise. Philadelphia is a city rich
in the history of our national pastime and this is a park
that reflects and pays homage to this history, in archi-
tectural detail, in spirit, and in fun for the whole family.

Hardcore baseball enthusiasts celebrate the great sight lines, the bilevel bullpens that let you see pitchers warming up, and “Ashburn Alley,” dedicated to the beloved former Phils’ center fielder and broadcaster Richie Ashburn, that pays homage to the past with its Memory Lane timeline and the Phillies Wall of Fame.

You don’t have to be a purist, though, to enjoy being taken out to this ballgame. And even the most diehard traditionalist will appreciate sensational food that goes way beyond hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack (not that you can’t find all those there as well!). Standout eating spots like Bulls BBQ, Harry the K’s, Tony