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04/09/2008 Posted by vegitoboi

Quite possibly one of the most modern ballparks in the US. I remember when the park was first built in the early 1990s to replace old Comiskey Park. Ironically, this IS and STILL Comiskey Park to me (stupid corporate sponsoring renamed and recolored the park from blue to black). Compared to Wrigley, this is considered to be the ballpark for the "New Generation", equipped with digital scoreboard, lights, and fireworks. It's easier to get to as well either via Red or Green Lines to 35th or finding on-site parking in their lots. The food is so much better than the North Side counterpart, and the history of the park and the 2005 Would Series Champions White Sox is displayed all over the park. On hot summer days, they provided a 'sprinkler room" to help cool you down from the hot sun. this is indeed the park for the "new Generation" of Chicago baseball fans and will probably be around well past Wrigley's time. GO GO WHITE SOX!!!

Pros: On-site parking lots, Access to both Red and Green Line trains, plenty of concession stands, modern feel to ballpark than North Side counterpart

Cons: should still be considered Comiskey Park

07/13/2004 Posted by mountgreenwoodwally

its a great place to be around real fans.great atmosphere and great food!its better than the dump on the north side.highly recommended!

Pros: food, spacious, easy access

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06/07/2004 Posted by gnordy

The park has evolved quite a bit since it was built. The recent additions continue to add to the fan experience by offering better views of the game, more concessions and an improved scoreboard (I wish they would show more replays). The park is much safer than people tend to beleive and has convienient parking and el access.

Pros: Views, Scoreboard, Great fans

04/20/2004 Posted by philkid3

With another renovation phase complete, this park is even more enjoyable. Always a great place to watch a game with great fans. The drive to and parking is very accessible, tasty concessions, and perfect for a Father and son to spend a good time together.

Pros: Parking, Food, Seats

01/18/2004 Posted by mmb19

I've been to 26 MLB stadiums and Comisky is average. The food and beer are good. The seats, not so good. I sat in the 500 level for the homerun derby and almost lost my balance after a few beverages.

08/08/2003 Posted by chalmers

The park is unbelievably underrated. It's a great place to watch a game. Any seat in the lower deck is terrific. Some seats in the upper deck are good too. Unlike at Wrigley, fans here really care about the game and their team. The concessions are top rate. Exploding scoreboard and fireworks are lots of fun. Organist Nancy Faust is a legend. Access is very easy by el or by car. Unlike Wrigley, a great place to bring the kids. The seats in the upper reaches of the upperdeck are not good, but no worse than other new retro stadiums. Plus rumor has it the team is planning to address this issue in upcoming renovations. Neighborhood is not as bad as some people think and it's improving. Too bad most people are so blinded by their unconditional love of Wrigley because this is a better place to watch a game.

Pros: Great seats, Easy access, good food

Cons: upper, upper deck

07/12/2003 Posted by chicago_dan

This park is way underrated, especially after the renovations which have made it feel much more intimate. Sure it doesn't have old-world charm, but it is a great place to watch a game, when there are more than 25,000 the stadium rocks! The food is great and there is so much to do.

Pros: L access, concessions, Great fans

Cons: empty seats

04/29/2003 Posted by canadian1503

i was unbelievably surprised. wrigley is great for tradition,but the sox park is very underrated. love the hecklers,food,and the sox uniforms,are very snazzy. this is a definite must see when in chicago...i would rather go here than wrigley...sorry

Pros: great seats, great fans, great scoreboard

04/26/2003 Posted by baseball_fanatic_lee

I usually head over to Wrigley whenever I'm in Chicago but last season I took in the final game of the Sox and had a blast. I found the new Comiskey to be a beautiful park with great seats, good food and good fans who know the game. I usually go to 10-15 games a year at different ballparks and plan on Comiskey being one of those trips from now on.

Pros: easy to reach on CTA, good ticket prices

Cons: not alot of fans show

02/09/2003 Posted by luzzo

Im a big fan of the White Sox, but not overly happy about the stadium. Not because I dont like it, because they screwed up. Instead of facing Chicago'd beautiful skyline, you see the projects. Seating is comftorable but the Upper Deck is quite a haul to climb. Their aren't many seats that disrupt your vision, but the very corner, in the UD is rough on the eyes. Seats are comftorable, and the food is very good. Homes near Comiskey are very nice now and the area is starting to un ghetto tize.

Pros: Food, THE TEAM, Fans that show up

Cons: Bad Upper Deck, Bad Colors