Miller Park

Address:One Brewers Way
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Miller Park, home of MLB's Milwaukee Brewers, is considered to be one of the most fan friendly stadiums in the country. For more than three decades, the Milwaukee Brewers played at what was generally known as a poor and bland facility, County Stadium. However, that changed when the Brewers moved into 42,000 seat Miller Park in 2001. Because Miller Park was built solely for baseball, the outfield bleachers are oriented directly toward home plate, while the seating areas down each line curve in toward the infield. The Brewers boast that the seats closest to the catcher in back of home plate are actually closer to him than the pitcher is. Miller Park features a 12,000 ton, seven panel retractable roof that has a unique fan shape design and can be opened or closed in ten minutes.

On opening day in April 2001, The Brewers' new state-of-the-art home was officially opened for business. President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and the Brewers went on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4.

Miller Park offers a variety of attractions for all ages. One of its unique features is the tailgate party scene in the parking lots. Brewers fans typically grill food and enjoy drinks, while playing games and listening to music in the parking lots prior to home games. Miller Park is rated as having the best tailgating scene in Major League Baseball, and fans from all over the Midwest come to Miller Park to enjoy the unique atmosphere.

Before entering the stadium, fans who appreciate baseball history must check out The Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame commemorates some of the greatest names in Milwaukee Brewers baseball history. It is located on the plaza area outside of Miller Park, starting near the statues of Robin Yount and Henry Aaron. Each inductee is honored with a granite-shaped home plate set in the ground.

Once entering the stadium, you will find an amazing atmosphere. A fun and boisterous crowd can be found in the bleacher sections. College students often fill these cheap seats to enjoy a game and root for the "Brew Crew." "Bernie Brewer," the Brewers mascot, resides in Bernie's Dugout, high above the left field foul pole. When a Brewers player hits a homerun, Bernie slides down his plastic yellow slide and lands on a home plate. The "Sausage Races" are the marquee event at Brewers games. Four mascots, dressed as a hot dog, a bratwurst, an Italian sausage, and a Polish sausage, scamper down the warning track in a rump race, usually at the end of the 6th inning. Sound silly? The fans are up on their feet, shouting and cheering their favorite towards the finish line, and flashbulbs are popping everywhere. During the seventh inning stretch, in addition to singing the traditional "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," the fans get up and sing "The Beer Barrel Polka."

Miller Park was the site of the infamous tie at the 2002 MLB All-Star Game. The game ended in controversy in the 11th inning, with the score tied at seven, when both teams ran out of substitute players available to pitch in relief. At that point, Commissioner Bud Selig, coincidentally a Milwaukee native and former owner of the Brewers, declared the game to have ended in a tie. When this was announced, loud boos were heard through out the stadium and fans chanted the famous line from the Bad News Bears movie, "Let them play," but unlike the Bears who got to play their game at the Astrodome, this time the chants fell on deaf ears.

Miller Park hosted the 2007 United States Bowling Congress Masters finals, as the playing surface was fitted with four bowling lanes for the tournament. The stadium was a major filming location for the motion picture Mr. 3000, in which actor Bernie Mac played the role of a fictional Brewers' player. Experience the magnificence of Miller Park, while enjoying an exclusive tour that includes the dugout, luxury suite level, clubhouse, press box, Bob Uecker's broadcast booth, and other behind-the-scenes attractions. Walk-up tours run between March and October. Tours meet in the Brewers Fan Zone, in Miller Park's Hot Corner, down the left field line. Tours cover over one half mile, and last approximately 70 minutes, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Tickets are available at the ticket window, right outside the Brewers Fan Zone, on the day of the tour, and may also be purchased in advance at any of the Miller Park ticket windows.

No trip to Milwaukee would be complete without visiting the Miller Beer brewery, which is located nearby the stadium. A tour of the brewery, followed by a ballgame, can be a wonderful experience, because what could be a more perfect combination than beer and baseball?

Located just outside downtown Milwaukee, access to Miller Park is simple, thanks to a well-designed parkway system. Miller Park is south of I-94, west of downtown Milwaukee. If you're on I-94, there are a multitude of signs that point out the exits to Miller Park. At the ballpark, you will find ample parking.