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HISTORY:

Safeco Field's one-of-a-kind retractable roof is designed to cover, but not enclose the ballpark, and preserve an open-air environment. A natural-grass custom blend of four types of Kentucky bluegrass and two kinds of perennial ryegrass make up the field. This combination was selected to provide the optimal playing surface for the athletes, the retractable roof and the Northwest climate. Safeco Field is one of the most sustainably operated ballparks in MLB. The Mariners recycle more than 70 percent of all waste generated during a game and have reduced consumption of water, electricity and natural gas significantly since 2006, giving Safeco Field the lowest "energy intensity" among MLB ballparks, according to team officials.

Soak up the scene:

Come hungry because Safeco Field has an excellent selection of food and some great local micro-brews on tap. Try an Ivar Dog, a unique take on the traditional ballpark dog that's actually fried cod. And visit the newly remodeled 'Pen, with concessions by three popular chefs, including Seattle's Ethan Stowell. Safeco is located just south of downtown, next door to Qwest Field, home of the Seahawks. For more on the Safeco Field experience, including a game-day itinerary, visit Wise Guides.

SEATING NOTES:

• Sections 103 and 342 (Rows 9-25) are Family Alcohol Free seating areas. No alcohol is permitted in these sections.
• View Box seating includes Rows 1-8.
• Suite tickets must be specified by Suite number or identified as the Press Box Suite in order to map properly.

Kids:

Children 2 years of age and younger are able to sit in parents lap free of charge for Mariners games.

General:

Beverages, bottles and cans: No outside beverages will be permitted into Safeco Field, with the exceptions of baby bottles/formula; unopened, soft-sided, single-serve containers of drinks (such as small milk cartons, cardboard juice boxes or foil pouches), and medication or other special needs, including specially distilled or purified water (supported by appropriate documentation). Guests may bring in empty, plastic, sports-type bottles and fill them at any of the 75 drinking fountains located throughout the ballpark. Food: The Mariners will allow guests to bring food into Safeco Field subject to the following limitations: All food items should be wrapped, bagged or inside a container to avoid spillage. Food that could be thrown as a projectile (oranges, apples and other fruit) should be sliced or quartered. Food should be consumed in general seating or designated picnic areas. Food may not be brought into any of the ballparks restaurants, lounges or suites. Food containers must be small enough to fit under the guests seat. (This generally means no containers larger than 10"x16"x13".) Bottles, cans, thermoses and jugs are prohibited. Other prohibited items: Beach balls, helium balloons, picnic baskets, laser pointers, noisemakers, air horns and weapons.

Address:

Safeco Field
1250 First Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98134

Will Call:

Will-call tickets can be picked up at the will-call windows located on Edgar Martinez Drive on the south side of the ballpark across from the Safeco Field parking garage. Will call opens two hours prior to game time and a photo ID is required to pick up tickets.

Directions:

From I-5 southbound: Take Union Street or James Street exit to Second Avenue to access downtown parking lots. Take the Dearborn exit to Fourth Avenue to reach the Union Station Garage or the North Lot (old Kingdome North Lot). Follow the Airport Way exit and turn right on Holgate, then right on First Avenue South to reach the Safeco Field Garage, or take Exit 164 to Fourth Avenue South exit ramp to reach the Stadium Exhibition Center Garage. From I-5 northbound: Take exit 163 to Spokane Street and turn right at Fourth Avenue South to reach the North Lot (old Kingdome North Lot) or Union Station Garage. To reach the Safeco Field Garage, take exit 163 to Spokane Street, turn right at Fourth Avenue South, left at Lander and right on to First Avenue South to the ballpark. Take exit 164B to Fourth Avenue and then right on Royal Brougham to reach the Stadium Exhibition Center Garage. From I-90 westbound: To reach the Stadium Exhibition Center Garage follow the freeway to where it terminates at Fourth Avenue South and turn right. Turn right at South Royal Brougham to garage entrance. To reach the Safeco Field Garage, exit southbound (right) onto Fourth Avenue, continue south to Holgate, west to First Avenue and north the garage. To reach Union Station Garage or the North Lot, follow the freeway to the end then turn left on Fourth Avenue South. To access downtown parking lots, exit I-90 to I-5 northbound and take the James/Madison Street Exit. Post-game exiting: There is a lot of traffic congestion around the ballpark for approximately 45 minutes after each game, with heaviest congestion occurring along First Avenue at Royal Brougham Way and at Edgar Martinez Drive. Exiting from lots and garages south of the ballpark: To get home fast, follow First Avenue, Fourth Avenue, or Sixth Avenue south and use the I-5 onramp from Spokane Street. From I-5 you may also access I-90 eastbound very quickly. Exiting from lots and garages north of the ballpark: Follow highway access signs to I-5 entrances at James Street, Howell Street (southbound), Olive Way (northbound) or Mercer Street.

Parking:

Rates and availability are subject to change. Following are a few of the private lots in the ballpark area; this is not a comprehensive list. Pier 37: Alaskan Way at Royal Brougham; up to 2,000 vehicles, just one block away from the Left Field Gate (NW corner of ballpark). For more information on rates and availability, call 800-562-5027. Union Station: More than 1,000 stalls, including RV- and ADA van-specific spaces. For more information, call 206-682-7275 or visit www.seattlepark.com. Home Plate Parking: 300 spaces directly across from ballpark at First and Edgar Martinez Drive. Limited RV parking. Call 206-344-2122 for information. Merchants Parking Garage: 800 spaces. ADA accessible. Located at Fourth Avenue South and South Lander Street. Parking subject to availability. Call 206-624-3426 for more information. For a map of where to park in downtown Seattle, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Transportation Guide Seattle Mariners, P.O. Box 4100 Seattle, WA 98104.

Transportation:

For details on Metro schedules, fares and game-day transit service, call Metros 24-hour rider information number at (206) 553-3000. Note: With traffic concerns and construction projects, fans are encouraged to use bus transportation and to carpool as often as possible.