ABOUT BIG BLUE

If anyone knows sports they know that Dodger Stadium is one of the most picturesque and lively sports venues in the U.S. and is home to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It sits atop the Los Angeles Elysian Park hillside and overlooks the San Gabriel mountains to the north and Downtown LA to the south. Dodger stadium is the third oldest ballpark in the U.S. and has been home to Cy Young Award winners and World Series victories. Many Angelinos refer to the historic ballpark as Chavez Ravine which is another name for the general area that Dodger Stadium sits. The area is named after Julian Chavez, a Los Angeles councilman in the 19th century who purchased the Elysian Park area.

“Blue heaven” was built in 1962 and seats about 56,000 people; which is more than most ballparks. With 52 seasons under its belt, Dodger Stadium continues to make renovations to the aging stadium to improve the fan experience.

TRANSPORTATION

Dodger Stadium has lots of parking available for fans. However, traffic exiting the stadium can take 30 minutes to an hour. Here are some alternatives to $10- $20 parking and traffic:

You can find FREE parking a 10 minute walk away from the stadium on Academy Drive by the Los Angeles Police Academy. If you follow the walking path from Stadium Way and Academy Drive, it will plop you at the stadium by the left field pavilion entrance. The metro is also a popular choice for many Dodger fan transportation throughout the Los Angeles area. You can get a free metro ride on game day by showing your game ticket. Upon arrival at Union station or the South Bay station you can jump on Dodger Stadium Express that takes you straight to the stadium with dozens of other fans.

STADIUM FOODS YOU HAVE TO TRY

Dodger Stadium has tons of great food that reflect the different cultures of Los Angeles. Here are a few Dodger foods that might make your mouth water:

Lasorda Meatball Marinara Cone

Dodger Stadium launched an Italian food stand for the 2015 season in honor of Tommy Lasorda (Retired Dodgers manager, AKA most popular Dodger alive).One of the most extravagant items on the menu is the Lasorda’s Meatball Marinara Cone. The $9 item features a huge meatball inside a flakey cone drenched in seasoned marinara sauce.

Dodger Nacho Helmet

Inside the 64 oz. souvenir helmet are crunchy salted nachos, refried beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and juicy carne asada. The helmet is great for sharing with family. You can find these nachos on Field, Loge, and Reserve levels.

Extreme Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog

It is only appropriate that Dodger Stadium serves up a Los Angeles delicacy with a twist. The Extreme Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog includes an all-beef hot dog, maple smoked bacon, peppers and onions. Most fans top it off by drizzling ketchup and mustard across the top. This heavy treat washes down great with an ice cold beer!