Comerica Park welcomes you with a statue of a fierce tiger
guarding the park. This is the
famous tiger that everyone seems to love taking a picture with before or after
the game. I always make sure to
take my picture with the tiger, which makes for some wonderful memories. Along the brick walls outside of the
park are thirty-three tiger heads with lighted baseballs in their mouths, which
I always think looks beautiful at night.
There are also eight other brave tiger statues throughout the park,
including two on top of the scoreboard in the left field. After a Tigers’ home run or a victory
the tigers’ eyes light up and the sound of a growling tiger plays, as well. Comerica Park also features a fountain
that creates a stunning “liquid fireworks” display. The fountain is harmonized to music and changing lights,
which is used to celebrate home runs and other great game moments. This is a
fantastic way to cheer up the crowd and get everyone pumped up for the rest of
the game and games to come.
Not only can you come to Comerica Park to watch a ball
game, but there are many other attractions for all to enjoy. One that many seem
to love is the Big Cat Food Court, located near the main entrance and offers a
wide variety of food choices, such as French fries, handmade pretzels, deli
sandwiches, gyros, fresh squeezed lemonade, frozen daiquiris, elephant ears,
ice cream, coney and Chicago style hot dogs.
There is also the Brushfire Grill, which is perfect for an
outdoor event. There is the Fly
Ball Ferris Wheel, Baseball Fountain and over 6,000 square feet of space, which
is the best place for a cookout or picnic. My family and I love to come here for picnics, as I come
from a large family so this is the perfect place to be when it comes to many
people. One year we celebrated my
brother’s birthday at The Brushfire Grill, and it was loads of fun!
The Comerica Carousel is located at the base of the food
court. This elaborate carousel
features 30 hand-painted tigers and two chariots. I love to end my night riding the carousel and taking in the
city of Detroit (the best part is the ride fee is only $2 per person). The ride is also wheelchair-accessible,
and kids 14 and under ride free on Sundays.
Another favorite attraction of mine is the Fly Ball Ferris
Wheel, which is located on the third base side of the Park in the Brushfire
Grill. The ferris wheel is 50-feet
and features cars shaped like baseballs that can seat up to five passengers
(also wheelchair accessible).
For the adults, there is the Witherell Bar, which is a
small space and perfect for cocktail parties or events. The Beer Hall is another casual space,
which can hold up to 350 people.
This sports bar includes audio and video capabilities, moveable walls, and
an open floor plan to arrange your own event.
The Witherell Bar |
The Beer Hall |
Comerica Park allows you to host your own event and
gatherings from 50 to 40,000 people.
You can host events, such as weddings, product launches, meetings, press
conferences, holiday parties, fundraisers, and much more!
Comerica Park is also known for concerts, as it has hosted
concerts such as Eminem, The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Kid Rock, and just this
past month singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet came to Comerica Park for a
concert. Comerica Park also hosted
the 2007 Vans Warped Tour, in which many bands performed. So, if you come at the right time you
might have a chance to attend a concert.
Kid Rock Concert |
Comerica Park always has a ton to offer, especially if you
visit the park during the summer.
There is something fun for every one of all ages to enjoy! Just make sure to keep up with the
events, which can be found online at: http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/ballpark/index.jsp
Comerica Park is located at:
2100 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201-3470
2100 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201-3470
COMERICA
PARK IS WAITING FOR YOU! :)
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