Target Field

[DonBo]

Went the open house today. Am I ever jacked! The stadium is awesome. Sat in our seats and watched last years game 163 on the HUGE scoreboard and listened to the Spring Training game. Got to go through a bunch of the suites and other premium club suites and restaurants that I'll probably never get to get into again.

Most of the food vendors were open so we could sample all of the new menue items. It was a great day and I am more excited than ever for the new season.

The only problem? Getting in and out of there by driving is gonna suck! Guess we're planning on taking light rail to most of the games.

[PierBridge]

Is anybody venturing down to the game Saturday morning?

[DonBo]

I'll be there next week for the first exhibition game but won't make it to the Gophers game tomorrow.

[B. Amish]

DonBo,

You say getting in and out is gonna suck. I've heard others say this also. Can you elaborate on this? I'll be down there for two games in the first homestand.

[DonBo]

394 is the only major artery that runs close to the field. All the parking is on the opposite side of the field from 394, most 4-5 blocks away. To get in and out you'll need to use the regular Mpls streets, sure to be backed up for a long time with the baseball traffic. There is one huge parking ramp right across the street, but if you've ever tried to get out of a ramp with 10,000 other vehicles at the same time you know how much fun that can be. I'm sure with time we'll figure out a "secret" way, but untill then I'll be taking the light rail.

[HossFisher]

Went down for the the gophers game yesterday and all I can say is WOW! I think everybody is going to be very impressed with it. I sure was!

[pegleg]

Bassboy, I was there also and it was very, very impressive. I can't imagine what that stadium is missing. Great food and drink selections, enough bathrooms so not any lines, great sight lines for watching the game, etc. I sure like the open concourses so you can walk around and still see the game.

[hcmpls1]

I went to the Gophers game this past Saturday and the LRT had people packed in like sardines. It also seemed like it took a lot longer than normal to get to the MOA stop from downtown. IMO, I think Metro Transit should look at not only running additional trains during games but also have express trains that only make stops at certain stations (and also adjust the traffic lights to allow for faster service). Keep your customers happy and they'll keep coming back!

I am going to both games this weekend and I think I am going to take the Northstar Rail and just park at the Fridley station. Tickets are only a couple bucks. Probably the same as the LRT but I think a lot less people will use that option so I am hoping to be able to actually sit down to and from the game. We shall see!

[DonBo]

I'm pretty sure I heard they will have several extra trains on duty for the Twins game...hope so.

[Dylan33]

Using the Northstar train will be the best option....I love the idea of parking in Fridley and taking it in to Target Field. normal rates are $3.25 each way. weekend rates a bit less....make sure that the Northstar is operating on those particular game days though (check the metro transit HSOforum), they will only be operational for 53 of the 81 regular season games.

[mrklean]

one of my co-workers was there over the weekend said no matter where you were the view was pretty sweet even in the nose bleeds

[Cicada]

My sister works for a casino that works with the Twins. She has taken a few tours through the stadium. She said I could share a couple of pics she took.

Inside batting cage.

The leather seats.

From their suite.

Cuddy's locker

The Twins clubhouse

and, Kirby