Oracle Park, situated at 24 Willie Mays Plaza in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood, has served as the home of the San Francisco Giants since it opened on March 31, 2000. Built at a cost of $357 million entirely with private funds — the first privately financed MLB ballpark since Dodger Stadium in 1962 — the park sits along the edge of San Francisco Bay and offers sweeping water views from within the stadium itself.
Designed by HOK Sport (now Populous) and constructed by the Hunt–Kajima Consortium, Oracle Park quickly became one of the most celebrated venues in Major League Baseball. The stadium hosted three Giants World Series victories (2010, 2012, and 2014), Matt Cain’s perfect game in 2012, and more than 106 confirmed splash hits — home runs landing directly in the adjacent waters of McCovey Cove, named in honor of Hall of Famer Willie McCovey.
Stats at a Glance
- Team: San Francisco Giants (MLB)
- Location: South Beach, San Francisco, California
- Opened: March 31, 2000
- Capacity: 41,331
- Cost: $357 million (privately financed)
- Architect: HOK Sport (now Populous)
- Surface: Natural grass (Tifway 419 Bermuda)
- Splash Hits: 106+ into McCovey Cove (as of 2025)
A Ballpark Built for the Bay
Oracle Park’s design takes full advantage of its waterfront location. The right field wall stands just 309 feet from home plate, while the quirky right-center ‘Triples Alley’ stretches to 415 feet, creating one of the most unusual outfield configurations in professional baseball. Beyond right field lies McCovey Cove, where kayakers and boaters gather on game days hoping to snag a splash hit. Barry Bonds accounts for 35 of those legendary blasts — the most by any player in history.
The stadium features a steel-and-brick exterior with two 122-foot clock towers, a 10,700-square-foot 4K video board installed in 2019, and an 80-foot Coca-Cola bottle slide towering over the left field bleachers. An open-air outfield promenade gives fans panoramic views of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco Bay, making Oracle Park one of the most scenically situated venues in American sports.
History and Legacy
Originally known as Pacific Bell Park, the stadium cycled through several naming rights deals: SBC Park (2004–2005), AT&T Park (2006–2018), and Oracle Park from 2019 onward after tech company Oracle Corporation purchased naming rights. Despite the changing names, the venue’s identity has remained constant — a beloved home for Giants baseball in one of America’s most storied sports markets.
The Giants recorded 530 consecutive sellouts between October 2010 and July 2017, one of the longest such streaks in MLB history. Owned by the Port of San Francisco and operated by San Francisco Baseball Associates LP, Oracle Park remains a showcase ballpark and a must-visit destination for fans traveling to the Bay Area.
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Oracle Park FAQs
When did Oracle Park open?
Oracle Park opened on March 31, 2000, under the name Pacific Bell Park. It has been the home of the San Francisco Giants ever since.
What is McCovey Cove?
McCovey Cove is the section of San Francisco Bay just beyond Oracle Park’s right field wall, named after Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey. Home runs landing in the water are called splash hits — over 106 have been recorded since the park opened, with Barry Bonds leading all players with 35.
Was Oracle Park built with public money?
No. Oracle Park was entirely privately financed at a cost of $357 million, making it the first MLB ballpark built without public funds since Dodger Stadium opened in 1962.
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