Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Capacity: 45,971
Record crowd: 49,828 – Balitmore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox (July 10, 2005)
Home team: Baltimore Orioles (MLB)

Oriole Park at Camden Yards or commonly referred to as Oriole Park or Camden Yards, is located in the Camden Yards Sports Complex in downtown Baltimore, Maryland and is the home of the Baltimore Orioles of the Major League Baseball (MLB).

In 1984, the Baltimore Colts (NFL) were forced to moved to Indianapolis as a result of Baltimore and Maryland official’s refusal to commit finances for a replacement to its previous home; Memorial Stadium. The city of Baltimore were eager to maintain their status as a major-league city and subsequently began planning a new ballpark in order to keep them in town. By 1992, Oriole Park was opened.

The stadium features a picnic area located above and behind the bullpens. Fans can at picnic tables under orange umbrellas and watch the game from railing behind the bullpens. B&O Warehouse is also incorporated into the stadium’s design behind the left-field, the vintage warehouse contains offices and private clubs. Eutaw Street is located between the warehouse and is closed to vehicular traffic. Fans can get a view of the game or visit one of the many shops or restaurants lined along the street. On game day, a ticket is required to access the street, however, on non-game days, it is open to general public.

The record attendance was set in 2005 when 49,828 watched the Orioles play against Boston Red Sox.