For the 2025 season, Petco Park is undergoing significant renovations, particularly focusing on the historic Western Metal Supply Co. Building. These enhancements aim to elevate the fan experience with updated amenities and expanded spaces.

Key changes include:

- Padres New Era Team Store Expansion – The store will be enlarged by approximately 1,000 square feet, featuring additional checkout locations, modern finishes, improved lighting, and optimized merchandise displays.

- Sony Entertainment Suite Upgrades – Located in the left field corner, this suite will receive an expanded exterior deck with more field-facing seats, a new premium catering layout, luxury finishes, enhanced furniture, increased privacy, and access to renovated semi-private restrooms.

- Budweiser Loft Enhancements – Situated on the fifth floor, the Budweiser Loft will be transformed into an elevated social space, retaining its historic character while introducing refined hospitality touches. Upgrades include a renovated bar, focused lighting, premium furniture, games, and a revamped Foul Pole Suite. The Loft will remain accessible to general ticketed fans and serve as a Member Happy Hour location on game days, unless reserved for private events.

- Western Metal Rooftop Transformation – A new grand staircase will connect the Budweiser Loft directly to the fully renovated Western Metal Rooftop. The remodeled Rooftop will feature a 4,000-square-foot raised deck offering improved sightlines to the playing field and increased capacity. Additional features include private restrooms, a covered trellis providing shade and overhead heating, premium lounge seating, and two new 16-by-9-foot video boards. A distinctive feature wall on the field-facing side will illuminate during celebratory moments. Priority for Rooftop private events and game day experiences will be given to groups of 300 or more guests.

- Foul Pole Suite Improvements – Located within the Western Metal Building on the left field foul pole, the Foul Pole Suite will be enhanced to accommodate groups of 20 or more. Upgrades include a new premium catering layout, luxury finishes and furniture, and access to renovated semi-private restrooms.

Construction on these projects has already begun and is scheduled for completion by the Padres’ 2025 Opening Day. Notably, the iconic brick façade of the Western Metal Supply Co. Building will remain unchanged, preserving its historic charm.

These renovations reflect the Padres’ ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing Petco Park, ensuring fans have a premier experience at the ballpark.

Gallagher Square Renovations – 2024

In 2024, in conjunction with Petco Park’s 20th Anniversary, the Padres completed a major renovation of Gallagher Square to better serve baseball, concerts and the community.

Highlights include an improved playground, a fenced dog park, upgraded sports facilities, temporary Pickleball courts, public art displays, improved noise control, a new Tony Gwynn Terrace fan viewing deck, an upgraded entry gate, and leveled lawn seating. Amphitheater-style seating will enhance the view of concerts at Gallagher Square. The project also emphasizes sustainability through the use of turf, native vegetation, and advanced noise reduction technology.

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March 2024

Padres Nation is starting to turn on itself. Most remain excited while some express increasing frustration and worry. (Which in a lot of ways characterizes Padres Nation every year, not just 20th anniversary season.) Will the space be ready? How “ready” does it need to be in order to provide Standing Room Viewing for Opening Day 2024? Did all the rain and bad weather cause delays? Was this $20 million well spent? Would it be better spent on outfielders or an exorcist or additional beer stands? Will people still call it the Park At The Park? Are there any bigger worries in the world?Aren’t we all going to be ok? Read on to find out!

Source: Jdubyadubya1969 on the site formerly known as Twitter

Here’s your Gallagher Square Update: pic.twitter.com/ZTBoj04vI4

— Mark Bartlett (@mark_a_bartlett) March 11, 2024

February 2024

Here is an update from Reddit user dmanphs showing an almost unrecognizable but very exciting Gallagher Square space. Tiered levels and curved walkways present an opportunity for better viewing for baseball and concerts.

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January 2024

Will the renovations be done by opening day? It is looking good in more ways than one.

Here is a great update on the renovation showing the Terraced Level Lawn Seating, Tony Gwynn Terrace Deck, Tunnel and Kids Play Ball Field, posted on January 9 by Mark Bartlett (aka padresblogger)

“The Petco Park renovation project is full steam ahead and on track to open before Opening Day. It’s scheduled to be unveiled to the public in late March!”

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December 2023

Renovation of Petco Park’s Gallagher Square on schedule for 2024 season, says the SDUT. A team spokesman reassured fans that the project is on schedule to be completed in time for the start of the 2024 season.

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November 2023

A new photo of progress to date was posted on Reddit. The old Park At The Park is almost unrecognizable in a state of smoothly leveled dirt.

Legacy Brick Program

Fans have a new opportunity to sponsor an engraved brick at Petco Park through the Legacy Brick Program. Costs range from $350 to $650 and will be placed in the new Tony Gwynn Terrace viewing deck. Orders for bricks must be placed by January 15, 2024 and will be ready by Opening Day in March.

Holiday Market

The Holiday Market, usually held in Gallagher Square in December, will not be happening this year.

October 2023 – Construction Has Begun

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Construction has begun on the offseason renovation of Gallagher Square. Work will continue from 7AM to 7PM, excluding Sundays, with the intention of being completed by Opening Day 2024.

October 2023 – Concerts Moved

The Hozier and RL Grime concerts, planned to be held on the Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square, have been moved to the Petco Park playing field. .

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May 2023 – Padres announce renovation of Gallagher Square

The San Diego Padres unveil their $20 million renovation plans for Gallagher Square, enhancing amenities, sustainability, and community engagement in celebration of Petco Park’s 20th anniversary.

The San Diego Padres have revealed their ambitious plans for a nearly $20 million renovation of Gallagher Square, formerly known as “Park at the Park,” in celebration of Petco Park’s upcoming 20th anniversary in 2024. The renovation aims to enhance the fan experience, create a sustainable environment, and contribute to the economic development of Downtown San Diego.

The Padres’ investment in the renovation reflects their long-standing commitment to the community and their desire to create an engaging space for all ages to celebrate baseball and the legacy of Tony Gwynn. The renovated Gallagher Square is expected to attract more visitors, boost local businesses, and contribute to increased tax revenue, reinforcing the Padres’ dedication to Downtown San Diego’s growth.

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The San Diego Padres today announced plans to invest nearly $20 million in the renovation of Gallagher Square in celebration of Petco Park’s upcoming 20th anniversary in 2024. Based on community and fan feedback, the renovation will provide fans and local residents with enhanced amenities while building on the Padres’ decades-long commitment to delivering “More than a Ballpark” to San Diego.

Highlights

• An improved, expansive playground and play area with equipment for a wider range of age groups and abilities, including the tallest climbable bat in the world (over 35 feet tall)
• Fenced, off-leash dog park
• Improved Play Ball Field
• Temporary Pickleball courts
• Public art displays showcasing the talents of local artists
• Enhanced noise mitigation measures during events
• New Tony Gwynn Terrace fan viewing deck, which can be used as a community picnic space during public hours
• Upgraded Entry Gate at 9th and J Street for improved security and accessibility during events

“We are excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Petco Park next season by delivering a new and improved Gallagher Square to our fans and community,” said Padres’ CEO Erik Greupner. “This space has been a defining feature of America’s #1 Ballpark and based on fan and community feedback our renovation will make it an even more vibrant and impactful part of the ballpark experience and asset to our Downtown community.”

Renderings

Renderings and details of the project can be found at www.padres.com/renovation. Once complete, the project will enable greater public access, allowing portions of the park to remain open more frequently for community use.

The iconic statue of Mr. Padre, Tony Gwynn, will be elevated by approximately six feet and surrounded by an expanded deck area. The renovation will also bring Tony into greater alignment with his teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman, while enhancing Tony’s visibility from the ballpark.

According to Tony Gwynn, Jr., son of the legendary Padre and Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn, “Petco Park holds a special place in our hearts as it honors the legacy of my father and the historic contributions he made to the game. These renovations will not only improve the overall experience for fans but also create an engaging community space for all ages that celebrates our city’s passion for baseball and my father’s legacy.”

The elevated deck will also offer fans and visitors a great view of games and serve as an outdoor activity and picnic space during public hours.

Lawn Seating

Additionally, the project will bring leveled, terraced lawn seating to Gallagher Square, which generally has more affordable ticket options compared to other areas located so close to the ballfield, enhancing the accessibility and overall game day experience.

To ensure a more sustainable Gallagher Square, grass will be replaced with turf, improving the aesthetics of the space while significantly reducing water usage and the need for frequent re-sodding. Native trees and vegetation will also be planted throughout the area to promote sustainability and drought resistance.

In consideration of the surrounding community, the project will also incorporate greater mitigation measures to reduce noise levels during events. The introduction of state-of-the-art technology, including delay towers and directional speakers, will help deliver a more enjoyable experience for both event attendees and nearby residents.

This $20 million investment builds upon the Padres’ continued efforts to create a vibrant Downtown San Diego through economic development and job creation. Over the past 20 years, the Padres have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the area, creating thousands of jobs. The renovation of Gallagher Square is expected to attract more residents and visitors, particularly during the off-season, providing a boost to nearby businesses and helping increase local tax revenue, which is reinvested back into the community.

“We are incredibly thankful to the San Diego Padres for their ongoing investment in San Diego, and their dedication to both their fans and the community at large,” said City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. “The Gallagher Square Renovation will further activate and invigorate the East Village, and I will be working closely with the Padres to help ensure these exciting new amenities are ready for the community to enjoy in time for the 20th Anniversary of Petco Park.”

The Padres look forward to unveiling the renovated Padres Park and welcoming fans and community members to enjoy the enhanced amenities leading up to Opening Day 2024.

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