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Getting There
- How do I take the trolley?
The stop closest to Petco Park: 12th & Imperial. But can also be easily accessed if you get off the trolley at the Park (12th) and Market stop or the Gaslamp Quarter Station (Fifth Avenue and Harbor Drive).
More: Trolley to Petco Park - Can I take the ferry from Coronado?
Yes! And at $4.75 a ticket, it might be the biggest bargain in San Diego.
More: Coronado Ferry to Petco Park - What's the closest bus stop to Petco?
There are three stops that are near the ballpark, walking distance to the stadium.
More: What's the closest bus stop to Petco? - Do I have to pay for parking meters?
Read our complete Guide to Parking at Petco Park - Is there Handicapped Parking Near Petco Park?
Parking structures make available a designated number of handicap spaces for guests with disabilities. In addition, there are two areas for disabled guests to be dropped off, the entrance at 6th Avenue and K Street, and at the other side of the park, 10th Avenue and Park Boulevard.
More: Petco Park Parking Guide - Where can I park my bicycle?
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Food & Drink
- What concessions are at the park?
Read our complete 2018 Petco Park Concessions Guide - Where is Hodad's?
CNN has called them one of the best burgers in the country. They have earned visits from Guy Fieri. And no matter who is doing the talking, they are always in the conversation for San Diego’s best hamburgers.
More: Where is Hodad's? - What is the best food at Petco Park?
The debate only gets more passionate each year.
Read our ever-changing list: Top food items at Petco Park - What is all this about Phil's BBQ?
- Is there a Starbucks? What is the best coffee?
- What are the best Vegan / Vegetarian food options?
- Are there Gluten-Free alternatives?
- What is Baked Bear?
More: What is Baked Bear?
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Sections & Seating
- Where is the best place to sit at Petco Park?
- Are the seats bigger than at Qualcomm?
Yes Petco Park was built with a new bigger seat design that provides an upgraded experience to fans. Comforts include more legroom and wider seats.
- What is Toyota Terrace?
The Toyota Terrace is located on the 2nd level of Petco Park.
More: What is Toyota Terrace? - What is the T-Mobile Home Run Deck?
- What is the Park at the Park?
Read our guide to the Park at the Park - What is the Padres Premier Club?
- What are the San Diego Beach and Pier sections?
- Are my seats in the sun or shade?
In a city like San Diego, this makes a difference. Fortunately the sun's path over Petco Park is predictable and you can identify what level of sun you'll be sitting by the even or odd section numbers.
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Rules & Policies
- What can I bring to Petco Park?
The Padres designed their list of prohibited and allowed items at Petco Park to ensure the safety of fans and maximize their enjoyment of the game.
Selfie Sticks: No
Suitcases: Yes
Bottled Water: Yes
Dogs: No*
Read the full list: What can I bring to Petco Park? - Is smoking allowed in Petco?
- Can I bring a backpack?
Yes, if your bag is smaller than 16” x 16” x 8”.
More: Can I bring a backpack? - What time do gates open?
Gates open 90 minutes before the game time.
More: Entrances and Entry Gates Guide - Am I allowed to leave and re-enter?
- What credit cards are accepted at Petco Park?
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Petco Park Facts
- What is Petco Park's address?
The stadium has three addresses, with a street address, an honorary address and an official mailing address / P.O. Box.
More: What is Petco Park's address? - How much did the stadium cost to build? How was it financed?
$474 million.
More: How much did the stadium cost to build? - Where did the name Petco Park come from?
Petco Park was named after PETCO® the pet food chain. Petco has approximately 1,500 stores and is headquartered in San Diego. In 2004 they committed to an estimated total payment of $60 million through 2026 for the naming rights. That comes to about $33,000 per game.
More about Petco: Petco Animal Supplies - What is the .394 (Club 19)?
- What is 'The Beach'?
The Beach & Pier is a two-deck area in right field.
More: The Beach & Pier - What is the Western Metal Supply Building?
It is an old historic brick building (1909) that has become part of the stadium. Instead of demolishing it, it was left intact and integrated into Petco Park's construction. The yellow stripe upon the building serves as the left field foul pole.
- What is "Controversy Corner"?
Controversy Corner describes one of the subtle nuances of an old-time park that has been incorporated into Petco. Its near the Western Metal Building.
More: What is "Controversy Corner"?
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Miscellaneous
- What time is batting practice?
Batting practice starts approximately 2-3 hours before the first pitch, excluding Sunday games.
More: Batting practice pregame schedule - Is Petco Park a Pitchers Park?
Yes.
More: Pitchers Parks - When and where can I buy tickets?
Padres tickets can be purchased online or through the ticket office.
More: Buying tickets - What are the box office hours?
The main box office hours are posted below and subject to change. The ticket window ls located at Petco Park beside the Home Plate Gate.
More: Full box office hours - What's the weather like?
The weather is sunny. For current local conditions for game days,
More: What's the weather like? - Are there ATMs in the stadium?
Yes, you’ll find San Diego County Credit Union ATMs (bank machines) in six places in Petco: outside the Gaslamp and Homeplate Gates in the outer concourse, Sections 105, 114, and 135 on field level, and section 301 on the upper deck.
More: Are there ATMs in the stadium? - Where's the nearest bathroom?
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- Is there free WiFi at Petco Park?
- Are public tours of Petco Park available?
Yes. Almost every day, multiple times per day, you can receive a guided tour of the San Diego Padres magnificent downtown stadium.
More: Petco Park Tours - Can I get married at Petco Park?
It is not impossible to rent Petco Park for a private event. But it is a very expensive investment.
More: Can I get married at Petco Park? - Is tailgating allowed at Petco Park?
Yes at a special 1,000 space parking lot adjacent to Petco Park called "Tailgate Park".
More: Tailgating at Petco Park - What station announces Padres games on the radio?
For information on the announcers and radio stations that broadcast Padres games, read: What is the Padres radio station?
- What's this about a new and improved scoreboard?
The new HD scoreboard was unveiled before the 2015 baseball season. The scoreboard is 5x bigger than the previous relic and is a glorious improvement to the stadium.
More: New and improved scoreboard? - How can I get a message on the Padres scoreboard
To get a personalized message on the San Diego Padres scoreboard at Petco Park, you can place your order online a minimum of 24 hours before the game. The proceeds will be donated to support a great charity the Padres Foundation for Children.
More: Scoreboard messages - How can I apply to sing the national anthem?
The selection and booking process for singers who want to sing the national anthem before a San Diego Padres game at Petco Park occurs in the winter/spring before the season begins.
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