Nationals Park facts for kids
Nationals Park is a super cool baseball stadium located in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. It's the exciting home field for the Washington Nationals baseball team! Before this amazing park opened its doors in 2008, the Nationals played their games at another stadium called Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium.
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Discover Nationals Park: Home of the Nats!
Nationals Park is a modern baseball stadium built especially for the Washington Nationals. It opened on March 30, 2008, with a big game against the Atlanta Braves. This stadium is located in the Southeast part of Washington, D.C., right along the Anacostia River. It's a fantastic place to watch a baseball game and cheer for your favorite team.
A Modern Stadium for Baseball Fans
This stadium was designed to be a great place for fans of all ages. It has comfortable seats and clear views of the field from almost everywhere. The park can hold over 41,000 people, which means lots of fans can come together to enjoy the game. It's a very popular spot in Washington, D.C., especially during baseball season.
Green Design and Great Views
Nationals Park was one of the first major sports stadiums in the United States to be certified as a "green" building. This means it was built using environmentally friendly methods and materials. It also has special features to save energy and water. From some parts of the stadium, you can even see famous landmarks like the U.S. Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. This makes watching a game even more special!
More Than Just Baseball
While Nationals Park is mostly known for baseball, it also hosts other fun events. Sometimes, there are big concerts with famous musicians. Other times, special events or even outdoor ice hockey games take place here. It's a busy place that brings lots of entertainment to the city.
Meet Screech, the Nationals Mascot!
The Washington Nationals have a fun mascot named Screech. Screech is a bald eagle, which is the national bird of the United States. You can often see Screech at games, cheering on the team and interacting with fans. He's a big part of the fun and excitement at Nationals Park!
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Nationals Park on May 10, 2013.
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Nationals Park, under construction in September 2007, with the U.S. Capitol seen in the background
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The stands at Nationals Park as seen from the first base side.
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The exterior of Nationals Park
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Aerial view of Nationals Park. The Nationals' previous stadium, RFK Stadium, is barely visible near the top of the picture.
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Screech, the Washington Nationals mascot before his 2009 "growth spurt".
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Some fans in the upper level can see the dome of the Capitol.
See also
In Spanish: Nationals Park para niños
