Qwest Field is not the only great stadium in Seattle. It's neighbor is even greater in the opinion of many: Safeco Field
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My favorite of the new baseball parks, I think it is sorely neglected when discussions of best stadium come up. Its the retractable roof that really gets out of the way, in addition to fitting with setting, being a great pitcher's park and doing a great job of adding character.

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As I said, the design really fits into the city. When I think of Seattle, I think of brick lofts, the ocean port, modern. The ballpark fits all of these in its facade. Even the lights are reminiscent of the port cranes nearby
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One thing that really works for Safeco is how open it feels with the roof open. I can't think of another retractable roof stadium that doesn't feel like one. Of course there's the huge reminder in right field, but that's leaves 3 of the 4 sides out in the open. This could be the result of not trying to be indoors, but rather under a true roof
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3-piece roof
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When the roof is closed the outfield still has an airy feel, while the infield seats feel more indoors.
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I've never been a fan of Safeco for some reason, it think its just to dark or something.

Has to be said, the record crowd for Safeco Field was set on March 30, 2003 when 54,097 attended the WWE's Wrestlemania XIX event.

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Which team used this beautiful park for soccer and football?? Why don't they used Qwest Field that located so close from this park?:ohno:

^^

I don't know the story about these games, but maybe this was before Qwest Field (Seahawks Stadium at first) was built. Qwest Field is newer.

Qwest field is too big, its the same reason the play bowl games at AT&T park in SF, Nationals Park in DC, and Tropicana Field in St Petersburg.

Safeco only seats 47,116 for baseball.

USA v Japan in soccer is traditionally played in baseball parks, it's because baseball is the national game for both countries. I think Nintendo has something to do with it. (NoA owns the Mariners).

That said, it's a beautiful stadium. Obviously not meant for the aforementioned codes of football, but it does as well as the concrete donuts did while still looking fantastic.

Safeco only seats 47,116 for baseball.
Isn't 47,116 A GOOD CAPACITY?
Jesus Christ!It's enough for boring baseball. American Football, volleyball, basketball and Soccer are real exciting sports.


On the other hand, this stadium is quite nice:)I must visit Seattle because I still have a valid green card:D

Isn't 47,116 A GOOD CAPACITY?
Jesus Christ!It's enough for boring baseball. American Football, volleyball, basketball and Soccer are real exciting sports.


On the other hand, this stadium is quite nice:)I must visit Seattle because I still have a valid green card:D

first off, he was only correcting the Capacity that was already listed, so calm down. Second, baseball isnt boring, you just understand it.

When Wrestlemania 19 was held in Safeco Field, the ring was set near the location of second base, seats were placed around the field, and the entrance ramp looks like it was bent.

i dont like it

i dont like it

what could you possibly find wrong with Safeco?

what could you possibly find wrong with Safeco?

looks incomplete to me

I love it. It's the only retractable roof baseball stadium that I've been to that actually feels like an outdoor stadium when the roof is open. At the others, you feel indoors regardless of whether or not the roof is open.

looks incomplete to me

compared to? Best new gen stadium in baseball.

Good for Seattle for making a retractable roof stadium that actually looks good.

what could you possibly find wrong with Safeco?
The shadows must be very tricky for the ballplayers.

Good for Seattle for making a retractable roof stadium that actually looks good.I'm a Seattle Mariners fan, I like Safeco but I occasionally wish it had a different facade. Not a huge fan of the brick on the 1st Ave side. I kind of wish the facade was more reminiscent of the WaMu Tower, it would blend in better with the retractable roof, IMO. I've also read that the roof tracks on the 1st base side by Edgar Martinez Dr. remind people of an erector set.

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I just saw an issue of Sports Illustrated and read a MLB players poll which asked, What ballpark do you most enjoy playing in? I was very happy to read that both Safeco Field and Angel Stadium were ranked higher than Dodger Stadium. That was pretty nice.

The only outdoor ballpark in North America without rain delays!

Safeco Field: The Standard Upon Which All Other Ballparks Are Judged

The only outdoor ballpark in North America without rain delays!

Not to shit on Safeco, but... no...:

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I like it :cheers: The roof, when retracted, seems to "stay out of the way". And it looks nice next to Qwest Field, they look a little alike to me.

Not to shit on Safeco, but... no...:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_Park_%28Milwaukee%29
Unlike Miller, Safeco's roof rests completely away from the seating bowl, plus the outfield is not walled-in.

The roof just looks weird when it's not closed. It looks out of place.

Safeco Field: The Standard Upon Which All Other Ballparks Are Judged


I certainly hope not.

Which team used this beautiful park for soccer and football?? Why don't they used Qwest Field that located so close from this park?:ohno:

I don't know about the soccer game, but I know for a fact that the football game there was the 2001 Seattle Bowl (December 27 of that year), one of only two times that that college football bowl game was played. It was in Safeco in 2001 because Qwest Field wasn't open yet (the Field didn't open until July of '02). The 2002 Seattle Bowl was at Qwest, though. I presume that time frame when the Kingdome was demolished but Qwest was still being built was when the soccer game happened, too. They preferred it there rather than at Husky Stadium (where the University of Washington play football), which is where the Seahawks played in 2000 and 2001.

I'm a Seattle Mariners fan, I like Safeco but I occasionally wish it had a different facade. Not a huge fan of the brick on the 1st Ave side. I kind of wish the facade was more reminiscent of the WaMu Tower, it would blend in better with the retractable roof, IMO. I've also read that the roof tracks on the 1st base side by Edgar Martinez Dr. remind people of an erector set.

Safeco Field: The Standard Upon Which All Other Ballparks Are Judged

:lol:

I'm glad the standard has so many flaws.

Rain or shine, the game will be played...outdoors! Why would anyone think that's a bad thing?

It's covered. Hardly outside. If it was outside there would not be a roof over the players.

If by outside you mean the temperature stays the same and wind can blow in, then sure I guess its outside.

Rain or shine, the game will be played...outdoors! Why would anyone think that's a bad thing?

No one thinks its a bad thing. No one cares though. Saying it once was enough. 20 times is 19 too many.

How about I come on here and bump the Turner Field thread to the top with "The only Olympic Stadium restructured into a dedicated MLB stadium" every week and trash Citi Field in every other post I make.

Would you like for me to do that?

How about I come on here and bump the Turner Field thread to the top with "The only Olympic Stadium restructured into a dedicated MLB stadium" every week...
Umm, you might not wanna do that here...

It's covered. Hardly outside. If it was outside there would not be a roof over the players.
The roof rests completely off the seating bowl when opened.
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Yes and then when it's over the players it's inside with the windows open basically. It's like saying my home is outside if I open a window.

I have a question for everyone-

When the roof is closed- How high is the roof from the playing field?

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Is the Safeco Field roof higher than the ones on Miller Park, Minute Maid Park, and Rogers Centre?

Is the Safeco Field roof at least higher than the non-retractable roof on Ford Field?

Anyone know for sure?

I'm glad the out-of-town scoreboard beyond the bullpens was updated and I hope the main board beyond the CF bleachers is updated this winter. Besides looking better, the new board is much more energy efficient.

nothing special 4 me:(

I have a question for everyone-

When the roof is closed- How high is the roof from the playing field?

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Is the Safeco Field roof higher than the ones on Miller Park, Minute Maid Park, and Rogers Centre?

Is the Safeco Field roof at least higher than the non-retractable roof on Ford Field?

Anyone know for sure?

Looks like they built a baseball stadium in an airplane hangar. Get rid of that ugly roof and it might be a nice stadium.

Looks like they built a baseball stadium in an airplane hangar. Get rid of that ugly roof and it might be a nice stadium.
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How about a Super Bowl or Stanley Cup title?

I have a question for everyone-

When the roof is closed- How high is the roof from the playing field?

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Is the Safeco Field roof higher than the ones on Miller Park, Minute Maid Park, and Rogers Centre?

Is the Safeco Field roof at least higher than the non-retractable roof on Ford Field?

Anyone know for sure?
Safeco Field roof is 215 ft, 275 ft to the highest roof truss.

How about a Super Bowl or Stanley Cup title?

:lol::lol::lol::lol: Is someone from Seattle making fun of Buffalo's lack of titles? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol: Is someone from Seattle making fun of Buffalo's lack of titles? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
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Even though our major-league franchises haven't won anything since 1985, we have two titles.

275 ft to the highest roof truss.

How many feet to the lowest roof trusses?

I'm referring to the trusses that hang downward from the roof.

How many feet to the lowest roof trusses?

I'm referring to the trusses that hang downward from the roof.Safeco Field roof info (http://www.djc.com/special/safeco/10053886.htm)

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Even though our major-league franchises haven't won anything since 1985, we have two titles.

In what? Arm wrestling? Mariners and Seahawks have 0 titles.

In what? Arm wrestling? Mariners and Seahawks have 0 titles.

The Sonics won one and I'm not sure where the other one is coming from.

The Sonics won one and I'm not sure where the other one is coming from.

Believe it or not, the Seattle Storm (WNBA).

In what? Arm wrestling? Mariners and Seahawks have 0 titles.
Jeebus Almighty, does anyone read the poster info beneath the avatars?

Kansas City Chiefs: 1969
Kansas City Royals: 1985

oh well...needed an excuse to upload an avatar anyway

The Sonics won one and I'm not sure where the other one is coming from.

The who?


You mean the OKC Thunder? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Jeebus Almighty, does anyone read the poster info beneath the avatars?

Kansas City Chiefs: 1969
Kansas City Royals: 1985

Was this intended for someone else?

Believe it or not, the Seattle Storm (WNBA).

well if we are counting fringe sports, Buffalo has many many titles.

Buffalo Bisons (baseball) 10 titles
Buffalo Bisons (hockey) 5 titles
Buffalo Bills (AFL) 2 titles
Buffalo Bandits (NLL) 4 titles

The who?


You mean the OKC Thunder? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
1979

plus the city kept the Sonics logos, colors, records, etc.

Was this intended for someone else?
You assumed I was a Mariner fan.

You assumed I was a Mariner fan.

You quoted one of my posts regarding Seattle with Kansas City...Why?

You quoted one of my posts regarding Seattle with Kansas City...Why?
because you replied to me with this:

:lol::lol::lol::lol: Is someone from Seattle making fun of Buffalo's lack of titles? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

In what? Arm wrestling? Mariners and Seahawks have 0 titles.

eMKay and Kingmanlll, could you have your discussion via PM?

Safeco Field in 1999

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seamheads seek free Wi-Fi (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2012434798_ptbaseballwifi24.html)

Safeco Field could host AAA Tacoma Rainiers playoff games next month if the Rainiers are kicked out of Tacoma's Cheney Stadium, which will undergo a renovation following the season. Seattle fans probably won't notice a difference as the Mariners have been a glorified AAA team for awhile.

Safeco Field could host AAA Tacoma Rainiers playoff games next month if the Rainiers are kicked out of Tacoma's Cheney Stadium, which will undergo a renovation following the season. Seattle fans probably won't notice a difference as the Mariners have been a glorified AAA team for awhile.
well...an expensive one at least

charter members of the 100/100 club

well...an expensive one at least

charter members of the 100/100 club

In 2008, thank you Bill Bavasi.

http://www.ussmariner.com/2010/08/16/ussm-goes-to-safeco-2010/

pre-game Q&A event with Mariners front office personnel

Silver Cloud Inn
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on the roof
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:lol:

I'm glad Safeco Field has so many flaws.

What a strange thing to be glad about. :ohno:

It was nice to read that Safeco Field was the late, great Hall of Famer Ernie Harwell's favorite ballpark besides the venerable Tiger Stadium. That is very neat, especially from a man who called ballgames for decades and undoubtedly seen them all.

What a strange thing to be glad about. :ohno:
Go ahead and change what I said, along with taking it out of context. . .

You're crazy. Legitimately.

Go ahead and change what I said, along with taking it out of context. . .

You're crazy. Legitimately.

You stated, you were glad the standard, meaning Safeco, had so many flaws. The context you chose was specifically to engage in a "flame war" with myself. You cannot change who you are, or your motives unfortunately. This is a forum about stadiums and arenas. Now I don't have the authority to ban you from this site, which is unfortunate, because you have not chosen to discuss matters in a civil and respectful manner. Life is too short to be exposed to your single-minded, hateful drivel. This forum is a vBulletin venue so there is some good news, I will place you on my "ignore list". Disagreements are fine, but there is a right way to disagree with someone without resorting to non sequitur, name-calling attacks.

Hideous facade

http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/cities/seattle/images/safecooutside.jpg

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Hideous facade I don't mind the roof track structure, nor do I mind the retractable roof, period. I'm glad it's there. I do however, wish on occasion that a different design had been built along the 1st Ave side (the obligatory brick). Something that would've blended in with rest of the ballpark better. But, honestly there's not a current ballpark's facade that I'm impressed with. Of the red brick motif crowd, Coors Field probably has the best overall facade. IMO.

You stated, you were glad the standard, meaning Safeco, had so many flaws. The context you chose was specifically to engage in a "flame war" with myself. You cannot change who you are, or your motives unfortunately. This is a forum about stadiums and arenas. Now I don't have the authority to ban you from this site, which is unfortunate, because you have not chosen to discuss matters in a civil and respectful manner. Life is too short to be exposed to your single-minded, hateful drivel. This forum is a vBulletin venue so there is some good news, I will place you on my "ignore list". Disagreements are fine, but there is a right way to disagree with someone without resorting to non sequitur, name-calling attacks.
No. In the post quoted in my reply ( http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=58896427&postcount=31 ) you listed flaws with Safeco Field. You then stated "Safeco Field: The Standard Upon Which All Other Ballparks Are Judged". (click on the link and see for yourself)

I put a little laughing emoticon, then said I was glad that the standard had so many flaws. (you know, so others might be able to reach that standard)

Sorry I called you crazy. Maybe "aloof" or "nutty" is more applicable. I think the evidence supports my side either way.

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a shot from Sunday night's game between Sacramento and Tacoma. Attendance was 843.

A petition to rename 1st Ave S (http://www.kengriffeyjrway.com)

Could this become a reality?

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Seattle Times 2009 Mariners home-opener

Safeco Field Still a Gem After First Decade (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009456630_safeco12.html)

The goal is longevity.

Beautiful sunset!!

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source N.A.

Dave Niehaus, the Voice of the Mariners, passed away November 10, at his Bellevue, Washington home. He was 75. Niehaus was the last original employee of the Mariners, who began play in 1977. 3,643 fans attended an informal gathering Saturday at Safeco Field. They met with members of Niehaus' family, viewed some of Niehaus's memorabilia and shared memories.

Saturday
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Niehaus in 2009.
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The Safeco Field broadcast booth is illuminated with a Niehaus jersey.
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72 Delicious Degrees at Safeco Field! :)

Dave Niehaus 'Celebration of Life' is scheduled for Saturday December 11 at Safeco Field. The Home Plate gate will open at noon. Admission will be free. Free parking will be available at the Safeco Field garage. Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be available.

For those who wish to donate in Niehaus's memory, his family has suggested the following:

American Heart Association www.americanheart.org
American Diabetes www.diabetes.org
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis www.foodallergy.org

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Scheduled to speak at the public Celebration of Life December 11 at Safeco Field are former Mariners Jay Buhner, Dan Wilson and former Mariners broadcaster Ron Fairly.
Scheduled to speak via video message is former Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. and fellow HOF broadcasters Vin Scully, Jon Miller, Joe Garagiola and Marty Brennamen.

Dave Niehaus's broadcast partner of 25 years Rick Rizzs will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Also appearing will be 2 of Niehaus's children, Andy Niehaus and Greta Niehaus Dunn.

Marlainna Lieberg, a member of the Washington Council of the Blind will also appear.

The event is free and patrons are advised to dress accordingly. The Home Plate Gate will open at noon.

During Saturday's ceremony, Mariners president Chuck Armstrong announced that Dave Niehaus will be the 1st person honored with a statue at Safeco Field.

..........

April 8, 2011

Ichiro accepts his 2010 Gold Glove Award. John Lok/Seattle Times
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Safeco Field added new LED ribbon boards before the season
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Mariners beer vendor connecting on Twitter (http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=6344272)

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I would love Safeco to change its color scheme in the near future, perhaps from the green theme to navy blue, silver and some teal. Make it look like the home of the Mariners.

For the first time since the DH was introduced in 1973, National League rules were enforced in an American League ballpark on June 24, 2011. Because of a conflict with a U2 concert in Miami, the June 24-26 Mariners/Marlins series was moved to Safeco Field. The Marlins are the home team, while the Mariners are playing "road" games at their home ballpark. NL rules in an American League ballpark. Last year, Safeco was the venue of the first game broadcast in 3D and now this!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com
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Rick Kaminski 'Peanut Man' passes away (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2015743546_peanutman28m.html)

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The Mariners will observe a moment of silence before Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

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This is the shot that sums up why people call it the best retractable roof stadium in baseball, its a baseball park first and a dome second! The shape of this place is so great!

Dave Niehaus statue unveiled at Safeco (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2016232153_dave_niehaus_statue_unveiled_a.html)

Niehaus's family gather around the new statue
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Dave Niehaus's grandchildren gather around the statue of their grandfather
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Yesterday the Oakland Athletics' Chris Carter hit a pop up that hit a steel truss of Safeco's roof. That's the 3rd time that has occurred this season. It never happened previously. Safeco opened July 15, 1999.

no more restaurant, hotel and car rental Safeco taxes come October 1.

no more restaurant, hotel and car rental Safeco taxes come October 1.

how much was it?

how much was it?Since 1996.
food and beverage .5%
special car rental 2%

King County Stadium taxes (http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/PublicationBySubject/TaxTopics/StadiumTaxes.aspx)

Following last week's season finale, someone asked Mariners television voice on ROOT Sports on Twitter, Dave Sims, who also does NFL football and NCAA basketball on Westwood One radio, if "Howie and Chuck", Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln and Mariners president Chuck Armstrong, were going to add a new main scoreboard at Safeco. Sims replied, "It's coming".
Before the 2010 season, a new out-of-town scoreboard was installed behind the bullpens and prior to the 2011 season, new LED ribbon boards were installed on the fascia of the second deck. We have reason to be optimistic about a new scoreboard with a larger video screen to debut at Safeco before next season!

Following last week's season finale, someone asked Mariners television voice on ROOT Sports on Twitter, Dave Sims, who also does NFL football and NCAA basketball on Westwood One radio, if "Howie and Chuck", Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln and Mariners president Chuck Armstrong, were going to add a new main scoreboard at Safeco. Sims replied, "It's coming".
Before the 2010 season, a new out-of-town scoreboard was installed behind the bullpens and prior to the 2011 season, new LED ribbon boards were installed on the fascia of the second deck. We have reason to be optimistic about a new scoreboard with a larger video screen to debut at Safeco before next season!
I wonder how that process works. You don't just call the 800 number and ask for a #6, extra large, with the Mariners' colors in trim.

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One of these days it would be great if Safeco was outfitted in Mariners colors (navy, silver, "dark cyan", and white). I cringed each time Ken Wilson, one of the broadcasters who filled in for the late Niehaus, stated he "loved the green" of Safeco Field. It maybe traditional to some, but I am over the green, which has become too commonplace in conservative baseball, I am ready for a change to Safeco's color scheme.

Can we rename this thread please mods to "markbaseball". :-)

Following last week's season finale, someone asked Mariners television voice on ROOT Sports on Twitter, Dave Sims, who also does NFL football and NCAA basketball on Westwood One radio, if "Howie and Chuck", Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln and Mariners president Chuck Armstrong, were going to add a new main scoreboard at Safeco. Sims replied, "It's coming".
Before the 2010 season, a new out-of-town scoreboard was installed behind the bullpens and prior to the 2011 season, new LED ribbon boards were installed on the fascia of the second deck. We have reason to be optimistic about a new scoreboard with a larger video screen to debut at Safeco before next season!

A sample of the current scoreboard and video screen.

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rare roof malfunction at Safeco (http://mynorthwest.com/646/618778/A-rare-malfunction-at-Safeco-Field-for-FanFest)
a broken wheel was the culprit, and in order to repair it, the roof section that failed well need to be jacked up to repair the wheel.

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by Jessica Gottesman