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PETCO Park, San Diego : PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres, sits at the bay directly across the street from the Convention Center. It was a first for the architect who designed the stadium. He had a monumental task in that the Western Metal Building, which is on the list of historical landmarks, could not be torn down. He had to incorporate it into the design of the ballpark. It also had to be designed so the setting sun did not hinder the ball players during the games. What a monumental task, but he did it and beautifully. The stadium was the first step in revitalizing delapidated downtown San Diego with its homeless population and abandoned decaying buildings. Now the area has become a hip hang out with many great spots to eat and hang out on the weekends. The skyline is changing as more and more high rise condominiums dot the landscape. With the Trolley just a block from PETCO Park, it is easy to attend games without having to drive down and pay for parking. If you haven't taken a tour of the stadium, it's well worth the ten dollars. The San Diego Digital Photography Club took the tour, which allowed us to see many places behind the scenes that one does not normally get to see.

PETCO Park, San Diego