Review from August 24, 2019
Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights
Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights
Enjoying the View at Harbor Park
By: Matthew Preslar
With being able to lump up and visit multiple stadiums in a close loop, Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA was worth the trip for Labor Day Weekend. New stadiums are all the rage. However many of them are getting more generic and “cookie cutter”. It was a nice change seeing this old park. Harbor Park opened in 1993 and in its early days was recognized as Facility of the Year by a major publication.
Now 26 years old, this stadium still offers high quality AAA baseball with a backdrop like no other. Due to the seating requirements for AAA level and VERY minimal seating in the outfield, the main seating bowl includes three separate levels; it grows tremendously vertically. We actually left our front row seat in a crowded section to take in the view from the top of the stadium. I recommend the climb to the top of the stairs to take in this view for any first time visitor.
On a very classy note: the 7th inning stretch included a special presentation of “God Bless America.” The stadium dimmed the lights and turned them red and blue. This was a great tribute to our veterans, current service members, and anybody proud to be American... and nothing is more American than minor league baseball.
By: Matthew Preslar
With being able to lump up and visit multiple stadiums in a close loop, Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA was worth the trip for Labor Day Weekend. New stadiums are all the rage. However many of them are getting more generic and “cookie cutter”. It was a nice change seeing this old park. Harbor Park opened in 1993 and in its early days was recognized as Facility of the Year by a major publication.
Now 26 years old, this stadium still offers high quality AAA baseball with a backdrop like no other. Due to the seating requirements for AAA level and VERY minimal seating in the outfield, the main seating bowl includes three separate levels; it grows tremendously vertically. We actually left our front row seat in a crowded section to take in the view from the top of the stadium. I recommend the climb to the top of the stairs to take in this view for any first time visitor.
On a very classy note: the 7th inning stretch included a special presentation of “God Bless America.” The stadium dimmed the lights and turned them red and blue. This was a great tribute to our veterans, current service members, and anybody proud to be American... and nothing is more American than minor league baseball.
HARBOR PARK
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TICKET VALUE 8/10
CONCESSIONS 9/10
FAMILY FRIENDLINESS 5/5
ATMOSPHERE 7/10
CHARACTER 9/10
PARKING 5/5
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