Fenway Park
Boston Red Sox
The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park opened on April 20, 1912 — the same day the Titanic sank. Home to the iconic Green Monster, it remains one of the sport's most beloved cathedrals.
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Stadium Stats
Capacity
37,755
Year Opened
1912
Surface
Natural Grass
Roof Type
Open
Did You Know?
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The Green Monster is 37 feet 2 inches tall and was originally built to block non-paying fans from watching games for free.
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Seat 21 in the right-field bleachers is painted red to mark where Ted Williams hit the longest measurable home run in Fenway history (502 feet) in 1946.
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Fenway Park is a Boston Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Plan Your Trip
Getting There
Take the Green Line (B, C, or D branch) to Kenmore Station — a 5-minute walk to the park.
Parking
Very limited — not recommended. Garages nearby on Boylston St. Expect to pay $40+.
Rideshare
Drop-off on Yawkey Way (now Jersey Street). Pickup post-game on Boylston Street.
Where to Stay
Hostelling International Boston
1.5 miBudget
The Inn at Longwood Medical
0.4 miMid-range
Hotel Commonwealth
0.2 miLuxury
Nearby Food
Eastern Standard
0.2 miAmerican Brasserie
Classic pregame spot right across from Fenway.
Bleacher Bar
0.1 miSports Bar
Bar built into the Green Monster with a window onto the outfield.
Tasty Burger
0.3 miBurgers
Affordable, filling pregame option on Yawkey.
Island Creek Oyster Bar
0.3 miSeafood
Stellar oysters and New England seafood in the Kenmore area.