Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago. It is the home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises. The Cubs played their first game at the park on April 20, 1916.

Wrigley is the oldest National League ballpark, the second-oldest active major league ballpark (after Fenway Park on April 20, 1912), and the only remaining Federal League park.

The park was named after the the chewing gum company whose owner William Wrigley, Jr. owned the Cubs in the 1920s.

Wrigley Field is known for its ivy-covered brick outfield wall, the unusual wind patterns off Lake Michigan, the iconic red marquee over the main entrance, the hand-turned scoreboard, and for being the last major league park to have lights installed for play after dark, with lighting installed in 1988.

The walls on the stadium are so low that many fans can watch the games from rooftops across the street. Owners of the buildings began charging for admission to the rooftop bleachers, and after some legal battles, they must share their profits with the Cubs.


Location

1060 West Addison Street
Chicago, Cook County
Illinois, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: If you're driving, you can take Lake Shore Drive and exit at Irving Park Road. From there, turn west onto Irving Park Road, which will take you directly to Wrigley Field.

By public transportation: You can take the CTA Red Line to the Addison stop, which is just a few blocks from Wrigley Field. You can also take the CTA bus #22, #152, or #154.

By bike: There are bike racks located near Wrigley Field, and it's also possible to rent a bike from a bike-sharing program like Divvy.

By ride-sharing service: You can use ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft to get to Wrigley Field. Just be aware that traffic can be heavy on game days, so it may be slower than other transportation options.

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