Fenway Park in Boston has been the home of the Red Sox since 1912, making it the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.
Its quirks are legendary – the 37-foot left-field wall known as the Green Monster, the lone red seat marking a record home run, and Pesky’s Pole down the right-field line.
Stats at a Glance
- Team: Boston Red Sox (MLB)
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Opened: 1912
- Capacity: About 37,000
- Signature feature: The Green Monster (37-foot left-field wall)
- Notable: Oldest ballpark in MLB
The Green Monster & Other Quirks
Fenway’s asymmetrical dimensions come from being squeezed into a city block. The Green Monster turns routine fly balls into doubles and long outs into homers, and its manual scoreboard is still operated by hand from inside the wall.
Visiting Fenway Park
Tours run year-round, and a game at Fenway – with the cramped concourses, the Citgo sign beyond the wall, and the singing of ‘Sweet Caroline’ – is a quintessential baseball experience.
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Fenway Park FAQs
How old is Fenway Park?
It opened in 1912, the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball.
What is the Green Monster?
Fenway’s 37-foot-tall left-field wall, one of the most famous features in baseball.
What is Fenway Park’s capacity?
About 37,000.
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