San Diego Padres
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
100 Park Boulevard
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City
San Diego
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Notes
One of the most beautiful downtown ballparks. Year-round ideal weather.
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Phone
(619) 795-5000
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State
CA
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Venue name
Petco Park
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/padres
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Zip code
92101
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/petco-park-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Payment
Credit/Debit, Mobile Pay
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
San Diego Trolley, MTS Bus Service
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Overview
Multiple garages and lots in East Village and downtown. 7th and Market Garage most convenient. Prepay via ParkWhiz. Street parking in East Village.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
10th Avenue and Imperial Avenue during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Park at the Park (Park Blvd). ADA access at all gates.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
SAN Airport: MTS Bus Route 992 to downtown, then Trolley to Park & Market (~20 min total, $2.50) — excellent airport connection
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Best option
MTS Trolley from Mission Valley, Old Town, or East County — one of MLB's best trolley connections
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Bus routes
Multiple MTS bus routes serve East Village and downtown San Diego
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Fare
$2.50 MTS Trolley; day pass $6.00
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Nearest station
Park & Market (MTS Trolley) — 1 block from Petco Park's main entrance
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Rail lines
MTS Trolley Orange Line (east to Santee) and Blue Line (south to border, north to UTC)
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Overview
MTS Trolley Orange Line to Park & Market station — directly adjacent. Multiple MTS bus routes. Coaster commuter rail to Santa Fe Depot.
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Tips
The Trolley to Petco Park is one of MLB's great transit experiences. Gaslamp Quarter is steps from the stadium — arrive early for one of baseball's best pre-game dining neighborhoods. The Pacific Ocean is visible from the upper deck on clear days.
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Walking distance
1 minute from Park & Market trolley station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
All MTS Trolley stations and vehicles fully ADA accessible
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Cost
MTS: $2.50 per trip (PRONTO card); day pass $6.00
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Park ride
Mission San Diego, Santee, El Cajon (East), Old Town, UTC (North) park-and-ride stations
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Routes
MTS Trolley (Orange and Blue Lines) serve downtown San Diego; game day express service
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Schedule
MTS Trolley every 15 min; extended post-game service on game days
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Park Boulevard (main entrance), Harbor Drive (south side), 10th Avenue (east side)
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Share cost
$1 unlock + $0.39/min (Lime); varies
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Share provider
Lime and Bird e-bikes/scooters throughout East Village and Gaslamp
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Spaces
~60 racks around stadium; Gaslamp Quarter bike parking
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Tips
San Diego's flat coastal terrain is ideal for cycling. The San Diego Bay waterfront trail passes nearby. Gaslamp Quarter has Lime/Bird dock stations throughout.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Park at the Park Garage and 7th Ave Garage; elevator access from all garages; pre-purchase recommended
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate B; FM system compatible
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Contact
Padres Accessibility: (619) 795-5000; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate B
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate B on Park Boulevard; second accessible drop-off on 10th Avenue
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates B, E, and H serving all seating levels
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Fun fact
Petco Park's Park at the Park — a 2.7-acre grass berm beyond left-center field — is fully accessible and open to the public even during games with a ticket. Families can watch the game on the grass, making it one of the most inclusive public spaces of any MLB stadium.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates B and E
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly games offered; quiet room near Gate E; kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate B
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent; superb sightlines from ADA sections
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks at main gates
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Craft beer
Stone Brewing (Escondido), Ballast Point, AleSmith, Green Flash on tap throughout
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Fun fact
Petco Park was built around the historic Western Metal Supply Co. building (built 1909), which forms the left field foul pole and houses seating, a rooftop deck, and retail. It's one of baseball's greatest examples of urban preservation — a 100-year-old warehouse integrated directly into a modern ballpark.
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Local
Rubio's fish tacos (San Diego-born), local craft beer, California burritos, churros with salsa
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available throughout Petco Park
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Notable stands
Rubio's fish taco stand; Stone Brewing craft bar; California burrito cart; churro stand
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle and small soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Fish tacos — San Diego's defining food; authentic Baja-California style fish tacos with white sauce and cabbage are a Petco Park staple
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Vegetarian
Veggie tacos, California burritos with guacamole, salads, grilled corn, vegan options
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous); designed to integrate with San Diego's East Village neighborhood
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Construction cost
$474 million (2004)
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Famous moments
Tony Gwynn's entire career legacy; 1998 World Series appearance; Adrian Gonzalez era; Fernando Tatis Jr.'s emergence as MLB's most exciting player
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Fun fact
Tony Gwynn is the greatest pure hitter of the modern era — he never struck out more than 40 times in a full season and won 8 NL batting titles. He spent his entire 20-year career with the Padres, turning down larger contracts to stay in San Diego. A statue outside Petco Park honors him.
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Opened
2004
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Original capacity
42,524 (original); current 40,209
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Records
Tony Gwynn hit .394 in the strike-shortened 1994 season — the closest anyone has come to .400 since Ted Williams hit .406 in 1941
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Renovations
2015: New HD scoreboard; 2019: Expanded outfield social areas; ongoing premium upgrades
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Retired numbers
#19 Tony Gwynn, #31 Dave Winfield, #35 Randy Jones, #42 Jackie Robinson
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Venue details
Capacity
40,209
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Center field
396 ft
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Elevation
62 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
367 ft
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Left field
336 ft
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Right-center field
391 ft
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Right field
322 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Bermuda 419 overseeded with Ryegrass)
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