It is always a fun experience when you go to your home ballpark or a visitors ballpark. There is always something interesting to see besides the game. So, here are the National League ballparks ranked from best to worst:
15. Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati Reds
There are some nice views at this ballpark that opened in 2003 and the stadium sits right by the Ohio River.
14. Nationals Park – Washington Nationals
This Stadium opened in 2008 and seats just over 41,00 people when it is at capacity. They do the Presidents race at all their ballgames which seems to be a crowd favorite.
13. American Family Field – Milwaukee Brewers
It is said to be a fun place to tailgate and that the ballpark has some great food. I always enjoy watching the mascot go down the slide in the left-center field.
12. LoanDepot Park – Miami Marlins
This is a relatively new stadium that opened in 2012. It is big, it is bright, and unless it’s raining, the weather in Miami is always nice. The problem is the team isn’t very good or exciting, so the stadium is rarely packed.
11. Chase Field – Arizona Diamondbacks
It is an older ballpark, but it seats over 48,000 people and there is a pool in right-center field! It is said to be one of the most affordable ticket prices as well.
10. Truist Park – Atlanta Braves
This ballpark has plenty of great food and drinks. It opened up in 2017 and is likely most famous for the “Chop House” restaurant. It did host the 2021 World Series, which saw the Braves beat the Astros.
9. Coors Field – Colorado Rockies
It is a very beautiful ballpark and got some needed improvements in 2014 with a rooftop for seating. The problem is that the stadium is old, opening in 1995, and the Rockies as a team are not exciting.
8. Citi Field – New York Mets
This stadium opened in 2009 and hosted the 2015 World Series, in which the Mets lost to the Royals. The food is good, it’s fun for families, and, of course, when the game is over, you’re in New York!
7. Busch Stadium – St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals are a historic franchise and although this current Busch Stadium opened in 2006, it still carries the name of the old park. Fun fact: The Cardinals won the World Series in the Stadium’s first season.
6. Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia Phillies
There have been three World Series played here since it opened in 2004. The Phillies lost 2 of the three, though. There is excellent food and a nice view of the Philly skyline.
5. Petco Park – San Diego Padres
This is a beautiful ballpark located in an ever more beautiful place. It opened up in 2004 and seats just over 40,000 people. Petco is known as one of the most aesthetically pleasing ballparks in the United States.
4. Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles Dodgers
Despite opening all the way back in 1962, the Dodgers have done a great job of continuing to make improvements. Dodger Stadium has the perfect mix of feeling new while also being historic.
3. Oracle Park – San Francisco Giants
It opened in the year 2000 and has been the host to four World Series, three of which the Giants won. The food is fantastic, the view of the bay is incredible, and the Giants fans are excellent, too.
2. PNC Park – Pittsburgh Pirates
Many people consider this to be the best ballpark in MLB. The food and beverages are great, the views of the Pittsburgh skyline are breathtaking, and it is an excellent place to take in a ballgame. If the Pirates were a good team, there is no telling how much more popular this place could be.
1. Wrigley Field – Chicago Cubs
Wrigley, like Fenway, is also over 100 years old. You can feel the history the moment you walk into the stadium, and the Ivy on the outfield walls is one of the cooler things you will experience at a ballpark. The Cubs finally won the World Series in 2016, giving the Wrigley faithful something to cheer about!
