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Petco Park is a super cool baseball park located in San Diego, California. It's the official home field for the Major League Baseball team, the San Diego Padres. This amazing park first opened its doors in 2004. Before Petco Park, the Padres used to play at Qualcomm Stadium.


Petco Park: Home of the Padres

Petco Park is known for its beautiful design and how it fits right into the downtown San Diego area. It's a modern stadium that offers great views of the baseball game and even the city skyline and San Diego Bay. The park was designed to feel like a classic baseball stadium but with all the modern comforts.

Building a New Home

Building Petco Park was a big project! It took several years to complete. The goal was to create a special place for the Padres and their fans. The design included unique features, like incorporating an old brick building called the Western Metal Supply Co. building into the stadium itself. This building now holds team offices, a gift shop, and even a rooftop seating area.

More Than Just Baseball

While Petco Park is famous for baseball games, it's also a popular spot for many other events.

  • Concerts: Many famous music artists have held concerts at Petco Park.
  • Soccer and Rugby: Sometimes, soccer matches and rugby games are played on the field.
  • Other Events: The park has hosted everything from monster truck shows to large community gatherings and even auditions for TV shows like American Idol.

Fun Facts About Petco Park

  • Opening Day: The first official Padres game at Petco Park was on April 8, 2004.
  • The Park at the Park: Outside the outfield fences, there's a grassy area called "Park at the Park." Fans can sit there and watch the game for a lower price. It's also a great place for families to relax.
  • Location: The stadium is located in downtown San Diego's East Village neighborhood, making it easy for fans to get to.
  • Unique Design: The park's design uses materials like sandstone and stucco to match the look of other buildings in San Diego.

Images for kids

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    Petco Park under construction in 2001.

  • Petco Park (San Diego, California)

    Petco Park right field scoreboard

  • AmericanIdolPetcoParkByPhilKonstantin

    American Idol auditions at Petco Park, July 8, 2011

  • Petco Park, San Diego

    Petco Park from the outside.

  • PetcoBallParkByPhilKonstantin

    Petco Park, as seen from 1000 feet overhead

  • IMG 2701

    A view from a nearby building shows the Park at the Park (right) beyond the outfield fences.

  • Western Metal Supply Co.

    The Western Metal Building as seen during a game.

See also

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