Visit Oracle Park in San Francisco: tickets, prices, schedules

On a trip to San Francisco? Celebrate local sporting culture and go to the Oracle Park, a must-see Giants’ baseball stadium!

Did you land in San Francisco? The city of fog already has many must-sees... Among them, the legendary Golden Gate Bridge, the Alcatraz prison, the Lombard street this famous street that gives the tournis or the Chinatown neighborhood. However, one of the best ways to get immersed in American culture is to book your ticket to visit Oracle Park (formerly ATT Park). The famous South Beach baseball stadium, which has been hosting the San Francisco Giants since 2000.

With this precious sesame, you will be able to penetrate the scenes of the local legend and discover what only the staff and famous baseball players are used to seeing. The inside of the keystroke cage, the players’ benches, the visitor’s clubhouse... Many are the surprises behind the scenes! Some days, it is even possible to attend the Giants training before following the game.

So today, Wanderlix invites you to penetrate the scenes of this symbol. From its history to practical information, here is everything you need to know to visit Oracle Park in San Francisco!

History of Oracle Park in San Francisco

From Candlestick Park to Oracle Park

The Oracle Park in San Francisco was the first baseball stadium funded only by private funds in the Baseball Major League, and its history is as impressive as its features.

The inauguration of the work begins December 11, 1997 in the industrial waterfront of San Francisco, called China Basin . Costed stadium $357 million for the construction and substitution of the former Giants home, Candlestick Park, a multi-purpose stadium located in the southeast of San Francisco.

A team of engineers from the University of California of Davis is then consulted to design the stage structure and above all to improve the wind and ambient temperature of the building. Indeed, the major problem in the former Candlestick Park stadium was the cold and summer fog insulation of San Franciso. At its opening on March 31, 2000, this stage is first major baseball stadium of the Major League built without public funds since the completion of the Dodger stadium in 1962. This time, the Giants receive financial assistance from the city of San Francisco to improve local infrastructure. Thanks to this funding, a connection between the stadium and the Muni metro line is in place.

A 66-year-old lease, 6 different names

The Giants have a 66-year lease on the 12,000-hectare baseball site. The park first opens its doors with a capacity of 40,800 seats, but this number continues to increase over time. Currently, Oracle Park can accommodate up to 42,000 people !

On the name side, the Giants stadium was initially called the Pacific Bell Park from 2000 to 2003. The telephone company serving California had then purchased the denomination rights for a period of 24 years.

On January 1, 2004, SBC Communications, which had acquired Pacific Bell's parent company, entered into an agreement with the Giants to change the name of the stadium to SBC Park . Subsequently, November 18, 2005, SBC purchased ATTENT Corporation , becoming then ATTENT Inc . In 2006, the stadium received its third name in six years: ATTENT Park . Since 2019, the Giants have entered into an agreement with Oracle Corporation , San Francisco’s baseball stadium is now called Oracle Park .

What to see and what to do at Oracle Park in San Francisco?

Simple curious, lovers of baseball or real supporters of the Giants... Whatever your profile, know that the Oracle Park is hosting an extraordinary place in its backstage. A story and anecdotes told during daily guided tours of 90 minutes.

Visits start at Giants Dugout Store on the park side, close to 3rd Street. In total, the visit requires about 3 kilometers of walking. All stops can be modified according to the team’s program and the availability of the stadium areas.

The statue of Willie Mays

At first, your passionate guide takes you to the various points of interest generally open to the public. You will discover the statue of Willie Mays , a famous former baseball player who sits in the entrance of the stadium, then you will discover the main attraction of Oracle Park: four slides nestled in a giant reconstruction of a bottle of Coca Cola. From the heights of the stadium, enjoy a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay. Afterwards, your guide will train you in the field to discover the player bench and the keystroke.

The clubhouse and The Giant Vault

During your visit to the Oracle Park in San Francisco, you will also have the chance to enter the clubhouse VIP visitors , in the press gallery and even in one of the 68 luxury suites of the place.

At the end of your visit, you will have the opportunity to discover The Giant Vault. This exhibition space was created to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Giants . Each year, the exhibits rotate to present a specific theme or period. So there's always something new to see, like jerseys and balls.

How do I go to Oracle Park in San Francisco?

The Oracle Park is located in the heart of one of the busiest and most popular neighborhoods in San Francisco. There is a multitude of means of transport to get there.

• On foot : To reach Oracle Park on foot, go to 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107.
• By bike : Bike parkings are available for cyclists all around the stadium. There is even a special bike valet service along the promenade that adjoins the port, just outside the stadium.
• By metro : From downtown and other parts of San Francisco, take the metro lines Muni N-Judah, T-Third Street or S-Shuttle until the stop 2nd & King Station, which is on King Street, next to the stadium. If you are using the BART metro service to get to Oracle Park, go down or down at the stop Montgomery or Embarcadero. The stadium is a 20-minute walk from these two stations.
• By bus : Bus numbers 10, 30, and 45 will deposit you on 4th street and Townsend street, streets that are just over a kilometre away from the stadium.
• By car : the Oracle Park provides visitors with official parks of the stadium, just on the other side of the stadium McCovey Cove and just in front of the shipyard Pier 30/32.

Schedules and rates at Oracle Park

HORARI

Guided tours take place every morning with two time slots: 10:30 and 12:30 . Each visit lasts about 90 minutes.

Note : During the baseball season, daily guided tours can be suspended.

RATES

• Child 2 years and under : free
• 3 to 12 years : $12.00
• Adults 13 to 54 years : $22.00
• Senior 55+ : $17.00