Globe Life Park in Arlington

[Centerfield]

Going to take the kids to Texas for Easter Break. Perfect time to see the Texas stadiums. We'll start with Globe Life Park in Arlington Saturday, March 31.

Anyone been there? Suggestions?

[Benjamin Grimm]

Go to Dealy Plaza.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

As I recall it, pretty much a cookie cutter "new style" stadium - that is, nice and comfortable but somewhat sterile -- located on a highway off-ramp. Long walk from the parking lot where you pass a miniature version of the park for kids. Restaurants out in right field. The grass batters-eye where people get to retreive home run balls and the white Texas style fence imagery are the distinguishing characteristics.

I sat behind the 3rd base dugout, would have been a good seat in any stadium. Almost got killed on a line drive foul ball.

[Centerfield]

Thanks guys!

All I know of Dealey Plaza is that it's where Kennedy was shot. Worth the trip?

[Benjamin Grimm]

I think so. I've been there a couple of times. They've kept things just as they were in 1963 (except that the trees are bigger) and it's like being on the set of a famous movie. (Actually, it is the set of a famous home movie.) And while you're there you can visit the Sixth Floor Museum.

[Centerfield]

THE DEFINITIVE REPORT ON GLOBE LIFE PARK IN ARLINGTON

Went there with the family for the first weekend of the season.

The park is just ok. It was built in the early 90's, so the seats are not angled in toward the mound like they are in the newer stadiums. We sat out along the RF line and ended up having to look over our neighbor's shoulder the whole time. If I went again, I'd sit high, but try to sit somewhere in the infield. Nothing really special about the ballpark, but it's a nice place to watch a game. The parking situation sucks when you consider there is nothing around this for miles, and it's Texas, and you figure there's all the space in the world. Go early because it will take longer to get a spot than you think. Everyone there is super friendly. Basically they hate the Yankees and Red Sox, but they're ok with Mets fans.



We bought gear for the game and wore it around for the rest of our trip to Dallas. (Rule is we can do this when we visit AL Teams, NL teams are still sworn enemies).



You would think there would be cool BBQ places and stuff like that, but it was just standard ballpark fare. Everyone said to get the funnel cake. It was just ok. Maybe even disappointing.



This was delicious though. The locals all love it. They call it Vitamin Z.



When a Ranger hits a home run, they shoot off fireworks and these girls with flags run back and forth. I guess the score doesn't count. The Rangers were down by a lot but it still didn't stop them.



Ranger Captain is their mascot. Some sort of horse. He sucks. He was in our section and my kids asked for a pic. He said he'd come right back but never did. Dickhead.



Cool moment. Ms. Field and Even Shorter Center made it to the Jumbotron. Forgot what song they were dancing to, but it was fun.

Anyway, definitely worth a trip if you are in the area, but it won't make anyone's list of favorites.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Good job on the Jumbotron.