Boston Red Sox
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
4 Jersey Street
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City
Boston
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Notes
Historic ballpark. Limited seating — book tickets well in advance.
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Phone
(617) 267-9440
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State
MA
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Venue name
Fenway Park
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/redsox
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Zip code
02215
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/fenway-park-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed in official lots
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Premium
Limited VIP parking available
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Public transport
MBTA Green Line (Kenmore Station), MBTA Commuter Rail (Yawkey Station)
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Overview
Limited parking near Fenway. Garages on Brookline Ave and Lansdowne Street. Arrive early as lots fill quickly. Prepay recommended.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, street parking has event-based restrictions
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Traffic
Brookline Ave, Boylston St, and Kenmore Square during game days
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Multiple gates around the park. ADA accessible at Gate K.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
Logan Airport: Silver Line to South Station, then Red Line to Park Street, then Green Line to Kenmore (~45 min)
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Best option
MBTA Green Line to Kenmore — fast, reliable, drops you steps from the park
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Bus routes
Multiple MBTA bus routes serve Kenmore Square area
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Fare
$2.40 (CharlieCard); Commuter Rail varies by zone
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Nearest station
Kenmore Station (Green Line D branch) — 5-minute walk
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Rail lines
MBTA Green Line (B, C, D branches all pass Kenmore); Commuter Rail to Back Bay (1 mile)
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Overview
Green Line D Branch to Kenmore Station — 5 minute walk. Commuter Rail to Back Bay. Multiple MBTA bus routes.
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Tips
Kenmore and Fenway stations both serve the area. Post-game: Green Line is packed — expect standing room only or wait 15 min for a less crowded train.
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Walking distance
5 minutes from Kenmore Station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
All MBTA Green Line stations near Fenway are ADA accessible
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Cost
MBTA fare: $2.40
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Park ride
Multiple MBTA Green Line stations have park-and-ride lots
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Routes
No official team shuttles; MBTA Green Line serves the area well
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Schedule
N/A — use MBTA Green Line
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Multiple racks on Jersey Street, Lansdowne Street, and Yawkey Way
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Share cost
$2.95/30 min; day pass $10
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Share provider
Bluebikes — multiple stations within 0.3 miles of the park
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Spaces
~80 spaces; additional capacity in parking garages
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Tips
Fenway is very bike-friendly. The Emerald Necklace bike path passes nearby. Arrive early to secure a spot.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces at Garage on Brookline Ave and Yawkey Way. Prepurchase strongly recommended.
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices available at Guest Services; loop system in premium areas
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Contact
Red Sox Accessibility: (617) 226-6000; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate D
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off on Yawkey Way (Jersey Street) at Gate D — level access to stadium
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Elevators
Elevators at Gate B, D, and E. All reach every seating level.
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Fun fact
Fenway Park completed a major accessibility renovation in 2022, adding two new elevator towers and expanding ADA seating throughout the historic ballpark.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on all concourse levels. Family restrooms near Gate D.
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly kits (ear protection, fidget tools) available at Guest Services on select game days
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Service animals
Welcome. Relief area outside Gate E on Lansdowne Street.
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Wheelchair seating
Wheelchair accessible seating at all levels. Companion seats immediately adjacent.
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — all major cards and mobile pay accepted; some kiosks for card conversion
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Craft beer
Jack's Abby, Harpoon, Sam Adams (Boston Beer Co.) — all local Massachusetts craft beer on tap
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Fun fact
The Fenway Frank has been served at every home game since 1916. It's steamed, not grilled — a point of heated debate among baseball fans.
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Local
Tasty Burger (Gate D), State Street Provisions (premium), local beer vendors throughout
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app with Fenway mobile ordering — skip the line
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Notable stands
Fenway Frank carts (throughout); Tasty Burger near Gate D; craft beer stations on every concourse
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Outside food policy
One soft-sided bag with non-alcoholic beverages; sealed water bottles (1 liter) allowed
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Signature food
Fenway Frank — the iconic ballpark hot dog, a New England institution since 1916
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Vegetarian
Veggie burgers, salads, hummus plates; expanding plant-based options each season
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Venue history
Architect
James McLaughlin; Extensive renovations by Janet Marie Smith (2002–present)
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Construction cost
$650,000 (1912); $285 million in renovations since 2002
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Famous moments
1918 World Series; Carlton Fisk's walk-off HR (1975 WS Game 6); 2004 ALCS comeback from 3-0 deficit; 2013 World Series win after Boston Marathon bombing
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Fun fact
Fenway Park is the oldest MLB ballpark still in use. The 'Green Monster' left field wall (37 ft 2 in tall) was originally built to block the view of non-paying fans on Lansdowne Street and to prevent cheap home runs.
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Opened
1912
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Original capacity
27,000 (1912); current 37,755
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Records
Oldest active MLB ballpark (opened April 20, 1912); The Green Monster (37 ft left field wall) is MLB's tallest outfield wall
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Renovations
2002–present: John Henry ownership era — seat additions, Green Monster seats (2003), HD scoreboard, accessibility upgrades
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Retired numbers
#1 Bobby Doerr, #4 Joe Cronin, #6 Johnny Pesky, #8 Carl Yastrzemski, #9 Ted Williams, #14 Jim Rice, #27 Carlton Fisk, #42 Jackie Robinson, #45 Pedro Martinez
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Venue details
Capacity
37,755
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Center field
390 ft
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Elevation
21 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
379 ft
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Left field
310 ft (Green Monster)
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Right-center field
380 ft
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Right field
302 ft (Pesky's Pole)
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)
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