SEATTLE - Safeco Field (47,476)

rantanamo · April 11th, 2005, 07:09 AM

Seattle Mariners

Qwest Field is not the only great stadium in Seattle. It's neighbor is even greater in the opinion of many: Safeco Field

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.

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

Right Field

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

3-piece roof

When the roof is closed the outfield still has an airy feel, while the infield seats feel more indoors.

DrJoe · April 11th, 2005, 05:18 PM

I've never been a fan of Safeco for some reason, it think its just to dark or something.

HoldenV8 · July 19th, 2005, 07:17 PM

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.

fenway58 · September 12th, 2008, 08:04 PM

MLB

Seattle Mariners

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

closed

en1044 · September 12th, 2008, 08:36 PM

ayomaju · September 12th, 2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by en1044

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

tritown · September 12th, 2008, 10:47 PM

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.

Francis P Monaco · June 19th, 2010, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayomaju

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

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.

RaiderATO · June 19th, 2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mrakbaseball

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrakbaseball

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

I'm glad the standard has so many flaws.

en1044 · September 12th, 2008, 11:42 PM

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.

KingmanIII · September 13th, 2008, 12:36 AM

Safeco only seats 47,116 for baseball.

likasz · September 13th, 2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KingmanIII

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

en1044 · September 13th, 2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likasz

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

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

Bobby3 · September 13th, 2008, 08:04 AM

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.

Jim856796 · September 8th, 2009, 01:56 AM

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.

Ganis · September 8th, 2009, 05:09 AM

i dont like it

rantanamo · September 8th, 2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganis

i dont like it

what could you possibly find wrong with Safeco?

Ganis · September 8th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rantanamo

what could you possibly find wrong with Safeco?

looks incomplete to me

ryebreadraz · September 8th, 2009, 07:29 AM

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.

rantanamo · September 8th, 2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ganis

looks incomplete to me

compared to? Best new gen stadium in baseball.

April 11th, 2005, 07:09 AM	#1
rantanamo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,868 Likes (Received): 6	SEATTLE - Safeco Field (47,476) Seattle Mariners Qwest Field is not the only great stadium in Seattle. It's neighbor is even greater in the opinion of many: Safeco Field 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. 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 Right Field 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 3-piece roof When the roof is closed the outfield still has an airy feel, while the infield seats feel more indoors. Last edited by www.sercan.de; October 5th, 2012 at 11:31 AM.

April 11th, 2005, 05:18 PM	#2
DrJoe Registered Idiot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TO/Cobourg,Ont Posts: 1,712 Likes (Received): 2	I've never been a fan of Safeco for some reason, it think its just to dark or something. __________________ *

September 12th, 2008, 08:04 PM	#4
fenway58 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: boston Posts: 87 Likes (Received): 0	SEATTLE - Safeco Field (47,116) MLB Seattle Mariners http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safeco_Field closed Last edited by www.sercan.de; September 13th, 2008 at 01:06 PM.

September 12th, 2008, 08:36 PM	#5
en1044 Unregistered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarendon, Virginia Posts: 2,263 Likes (Received): 6	__________________ WASHINGTON REDSKINS meh....maybe

September 12th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#7
tritown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 553 Likes (Received): 0	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. __________________ <>< Check out the University of Washington

July 19th, 2005, 07:17 PM	#3
HoldenV8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 181 Likes (Received): 0	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.

September 12th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#10
en1044 Unregistered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Clarendon, Virginia Posts: 2,263 Likes (Received): 6	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. __________________ WASHINGTON REDSKINS meh....maybe

September 13th, 2008, 12:36 AM	#11
KingmanIII Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Killa City, Misery Posts: 2,036 Likes (Received): 7	Safeco only seats 47,116 for baseball.

September 13th, 2008, 08:04 AM	#14
Bobby3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,116 Likes (Received): 1	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.

September 8th, 2009, 01:56 AM	#15
Jim856796 The Q&A Guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Citizen of the World Posts: 6,743 Likes (Received): 7	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 honestly think all development projects must be dashing, sustainable, and futureproof. You support the good projects... and oppose the bad.

September 8th, 2009, 05:09 AM	#16
Ganis BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas / Amarillo Posts: 1,783 Likes (Received): 0	i dont like it

September 8th, 2009, 07:29 AM	#19
ryebreadraz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,584 Likes (Received): 1	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.

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