Visits: Since it’s Opening as Pac Bell Park in 2000 mostly when the Dodgers are in town
Upon their arrival from New York in 1958, the Giants would take up temporary residence at Seals Stadium for 2 seasons. In 1960 the Giants would move in their new yard, Candlestick Park.
The afternoon weather could be lovely at the part of town known as Candlestick Point. Evenings we’re another story as the brutal wind and fog off the bay would wreak havoc.
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When opened in 1960 Candlestick Park had open views beyond the outfield. Candlestick’s enclosure in 1961 did not do much to reduce the effects of the wind and fog. Night game’s we’re often bone chilling and as early as 1976 the Giants we’re starting to look elsewhere for a new venue.
After 40 season’s at Candlestick Park, the Giants would move into their new gem in 2000. Opened as Pacific Bell Park, their new home at China Basin would be the first privately funded stadium since Dodger Stadium opened in 1962. 
A far cry from Candlestick yet only 6 miles from their former home, Pacific Bell Park would open 8 years after Oriole Park At Camden Yards would start the trend of retro-style ballparks.
Though the yard is now under it’s 5th title entering the 2022 season, it is one of baseball’s most lauded yards, highlighted by the majestic views of the bay that, with it’s short right field porch, offers an inviting target for left-handed batters attempting to send a “Cove Shot” to awaiting kayakers.
Since it’s opening in 2000, Oracle Park has had some of the busiest gate action in baseball and the fans have been rewarded with 3 World Championships with 8 post-season appearances.
Throughout the park are many nods paying tribute to the storied history of the Giants. Fans entering the yard are greeted by 1 of 3 statues, anchored by the statue of Willie Mays at the home plate entrance aptly named Willie Mays Plaza. The plaza is lined with 24 palm trees, an homage to the number the Say Hey kid wore. 
Inside the right field entrance is a mini museum, The Giant Vault. Opened in 2018, each season the museum has a rotating theme. 
Fans looking for a bite will find no shortage of eats as Oracle Park has some of the tastiest options in the majors, from garlic clove chicken sandwiches, chowder bowls served in sourdough bread, lobster rolls and Orlando Cepeda’s Caribbean Chicken Cha Cha Bowls.
One of the parks recognizable features is a Giant 1927 Old Time Four-Fingered Glove that stands 26 feet high and 32 feet wide, located behind the left field stands 501 feet from home plate. Next to the glove is dark green wooden Classic Coke bottle. At 47 feet tall at it’s highest, inside the bottle are a couple of slides which little Giants can slide down landing at home plate. 
Fans can sit in old seats from Candlestick Park in the center field plaza next to directional markers giving the distance to past yards the Giants once called home. 
Should you forget what city you’re in, an original Cable Car is also placed in the outfield plaza. Fans can go inside and view the action on the field from car number 44, a nod to Willie McCovey.
Now entering it’s 22nd season, Oracle Park continues to be one of the most lauded parks in the Majors with it’s breathtaking views of the bay to complement it’s intimate confines. Oracle Park is one of those yards where those clamoring to visit all 30 should take in 2 games if possible to fully soak in everything Oracle Park has to offer.
Opening Week, 2000
With the Dodgers on the verge of sweeping the first 3 games ever at then Pacific Bell Park in April 2000, the locals don’t seem to be very welcoming of my presence and representation of anything L.A. Speaking of…
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