Chase Field
Phoenix, Arizona

Formerly Bank One Ballpark
Tenant: Arizona Diamondbacks (NL 1998-present)
Groundbreaking: November 16, 1995
1st National League Game: March 31, 1998
Surface: Natural Grass

Architect: Ellerbe Becket, with architect Bill Johnson as the design principal.
Construction: Huber, Hunt & Nichols
Cost: $354 million
Owner: Maricopa County
Seating capacity: 49,033
Elevation: 1,100 ft. above sea level
Nickname: The "BOB"

Playing Field Dimensions:
LF foul line: 328 ft.
LF alley: 376 ft.
Deepest left-center: 412 ft.
Center field: 407 ft.
Deepest right center: 414 ft.
RF alley: 376 ft.
RF foul line: 335 ft.

Fences: LF corner - 8'6" to 10 ft; LF - 7'6"; CF - 25 ft; RF - 7'6"; RF corner - 8'8" to 9'6"

Hosted World Series: 2001
Hosted All-Star Game: Never
Chase Field is an air conditioned haven from the scorching Phoenix summertime heat.  

NOTES, FACTS AND FEATURES

Even on game days, the roof remains open into the afternoon to allow maximum exposure. When areas of the field
receive too little natural sunlight, large incandescent growth lights provide a substitute.

There is a dirt path between the pitchers mound and home plate, reminiscent of the paths seen in very early
baseball.

The 8,000-ton cooling system is the equivalent of air conditioning for more than 2,500 typical Arizona homes. The
system incorporates air handlers and a large cooling tower on the south side of the Ballpark.  The system, which is
designed to bring the temperature down by 30 degrees in three hours, is configured to deliver cool air only to the
seating areas and concourses. It will not cool the entire volume of the Ballpark.

Behind the centerfield wall is the Shamrock Farms Picnic Pavillion with seats available to individuals or groups. The
Pavilion has picnic tables on tiers to allow approximately 600 fans a full view of the action while enjoying a picnic
or family gathering.

The new Taste of the Majors Stand features special menu items for each National League team.

Specialty stands located throughout the park give fans their choice of such treats as McDonald's (Bank One
Ballpark is the only major-league facility in the United States to have the Golden Arches inside), Blimpie's
sandwiches, Peter Piper Pizza and Garcia's Mexican food. Fans will also find specialty ice cream, yogurt, smoothies,
shaved ice and specialty popcorn. There's even a farmer's market.

In recreating an upscale Arizona backyard, the MasterCard Pool Pavilion (See photo below) gives about 35 guests
the opportunity to see the Diamondbacks play while enjoying a swimming pool, hot tub, fountains, catering and
other amenities.  With the pool approximately 415 feet from home plate, home runs occasionally make a splash.

With an elevation of approximately 1,100 feet above sea level, Bank One Ballpark is the second-highest facility in
the major leagues, trailing only Coors Field in Denver. Scientists have estimated that a fly ball will travel seven feet
farther for every 1,000 feet of altitude.

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Radio: KTAR 620 AM, KSUN 1400 AM (sp.)
TV: KTVK-3, FSN

In-park dining choices: McDonald's, Blimpie's
sandwiches, Peter Piper Pizza, Garcia's Mexican food,
Coyote Kitchen, Taste of the Majors, Diamondback Dogs,
Friday's Front Row Sports Grill, The Farmer's market.

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Directions & Parking Info

Ballpark/Tour Vacation Packages
2005 Ticket prices

CLUBHOUSE $114
DUGOUT $73
FIELD BOX $61
ROWS 21-30 $39
ROWS 31-40 $37
FOUL LINES $30
BULLPENS $24
BLEACHERS $19
PICNIC $19
DIAMOND SEATS $48-37

UPPER LEVEL
ROWS 1-7 $24-20
ROWS 8-32 $18
ROWS 8-40 $14
FOUL LINES $10
END SECTIONS $1

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Phoenix, Arizona 85001
(602) 514-8400
At the "BOB", fans can
watch the game poolside
1997 Construction photo
  From its signature swimming pool to its retractable roof, Chase Field (Formerly, Bank One Ballpark) has become
one of the game's most recognizable landmarks in just a few seasons. Since the air- conditioned facility first
opened its doors to a regular-season game on March 31, 1998, nearly 15 million baseball fans have enjoyed the
opportunity to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks without worrying about Phoenix's summer heat or monsoon
storms.

The structure incorporates the traditional look of red brick and green structural steel in a setting that blends
into its surroundings. Many of the design details are borrowed from the warehouse district that surrounds the
Ballpark. One former warehouse, the Stern Produce Building, is actually preserved and incorporated into the
south facade of the building.

The retractable roof, comprising 9 million pounds of structural steel, operates on the same tried-and-true
technology found in drawbridges and overhead traveling cranes. A pair of 200-horsepower motors open or close
the roof in slightly more than four minutes, utilizing more than four miles of cable strung through a pulley system.


Iconic Moment: 11/7/2001 World Series, Game 7.  Luis Gonzalez blooped a single over shortstop Derek Jeter into
shallow center with one out in the ninth inning off Yankees closer Mariano Rivera.  World Championship for the
D-Backs.

The good: Gosh Martha, There's a swimming pool in the bleachers... How nice.
The bad:   What the... Hey Alice,  they got a swimming pool in the bleachers!
The ugly: With the roof closed, the BOB feels a bit more like a big gymnasium than a ballpark.
An aerial view of the BOB - roof open