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Note:<\/em><\/strong> I am finishing my 2015 Summer of Baseball stadium reviews. I have two left, including the one below.
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As the end of the 2015 baseball season approached, I was still interested in trying to add a couple of more parks and it appeared there was a chance to do a two-in-one-day trip.<\/p>\n

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All stamped in!<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

So, hey, why not?<\/p>\n

On a nice and hot early September weekend, two of us headed down into Pennsylvania to see two games, with the first being in Harrisburg, home of the Double A Senators. I ordered tickets ahead of time in the \u201ccheap seats,\u201d but when we got there, things would change. More on that later.<\/p>\n

The ride down was easy enough and, once we got there, parking wasn\u2019t too bad. But let me tell you something about Metro Bank Park \u2013 it\u2019s on an island in Harrisburg. There\u2019s one bridge on and off the island. Some suggestions are also to park off the island and walk to the game. On a normal day, we may have considered this. But with a short window to get to our second game (in York), we needed to have the ability to try and get in and out fast.<\/p>\n

We headed down a little early, as normal, so we would have time to check things out before the game. Parking on the island turned out to be pretty easy for us (for when we got there), but I could see where it might be harder closer to game time. It only cost a few bucks to park on the island, so overall not too bad.<\/p>\n

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The pulled pork, slaw, and chips were a pretty good lunch.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

We then walked to the stadium, picked up the tickets and headed in. I have to say \u2013 this is a cool stadium. Though there are parts that seemed a little \u201ccookie cutter,\u201d I really liked the feel of the stadium. You could circle the stadium, but have to go up and down and over and around in parts. Oddly enough, that was kind of cool as it was different.<\/p>\n

Behind home plate, you could walk around the stadium in a shaded atmosphere. The outfield was open for watching the game, which made it cool. The big screen in right field was just that \u2013 huge!<\/p>\n

Our seats were in left field and with the sun beating down, that wasn\u2019t going to be fun. Down the first-base line, there was a tent area that was kind of cool, but it might not have been the best sight line. So we ended up settling on a spot below the scoreboard, which engulfed that whole area in shade. There were places to stand with a mini table and we parked it there for the game. It turned out to be a smart move.<\/p>\n

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Good view.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

What a great spot to watch the game from, too! That was the one great thing about Harrisburg — though you had a seat, you had several options on where to watch the game from and it wouldn’t interfere with anybody else. Parks like that are a plus in my mind.<\/p>\n

The team store was nice (and air conditioned) and had several good choices. Food at the stadium wasn\u2019t too bad overall. Prices were decent. Before the game, we went to an area where there\u2019s several food options. I ended up with pulled pork and it was pretty good. Later in the game, of course, I grabbed a hot dog. I thought that was decent as well, especially because I got it at the spot below the scoreboard and they made it to order. Made it even better.<\/p>\n

The people we chatted with seemed friendly and welcoming, so that\u2019s always a bonus.<\/p>\n

It appears the Senators have changed the name of the stadium to FNB Field, so I am sure that means I\u2019ll have to get down there again for a new stamp!<\/p>\n

Overall, this trip was a solid experience and it was a good place to take in a game.<\/p>\n

Park Notes: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Metro Bank Park<\/strong>
\nHarrisburg, Pennsylvania<\/em>
\nHome of the Harrisburg Senators\u00a0(Double A affiliate of the Washington Nationals)
\nVisited on: September 6, 2015
\nOpponent: Akron Rubber Ducks\u00a0(Double A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians)<\/p>\n

Ratings (out of 10)<\/p>\n