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Meg Minard (megminard)

Location Castle Rock, CO
Member Since Dec 08, 2010
Last Visit May 22, 2013
Stadium Reviews 52
Stadium Ratings 13
Comments 87

About Me

I began the hobby of visiting baseball stadiums in the 1996/1997 timeframe. After I had moved to Greenville, SC. Originally, I'm from Long Island, NY. I began enjoying the game of baseball in the early 90's. I visited Yankee Stadium often during the summer months of the early 90's. Wasn't until I moved to Greenville in 1995 did I even realize minor league baseball existed (which is my favorite to visit).

During the off-season, I visit hockey arenas. Since joining Stadium Journey I have expanded my sporting venue visits to include soccer, NBA, college hockey and basketball, lacrosse, and arena football.

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  • I'll need to visit one more time (Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum) on Mon May 20 23:21:45 EDT 2013 - "Kevin - I have fond memories of visiting Islander games. I'm glad to read the team, organization, and fans are still enhancing the experience. I may
  • Curious about recognition of former players in the MLB (Lindsey Nelson Stadium) on Thu Apr 18 23:35:18 EDT 2013 - "Chad - Was there any reference in the stadium to former Volunteer ballplayers who are now in the MLB? In particular, Todd Helton?
  • Will need to add to my list (Allen Event Center) on Tue Mar 12 21:19:13 EDT 2013 - "This is the second review of a CHL American Allen game at the Allen Event Center posted on Stadium Journey and both were/are extremely positive. I'm
  • Fond memories (Time Warner Cable Arena) on Fri Feb 22 22:13:49 EST 2013 - "I ‘discovered’ minor league hockey with the Charlotte Checkers when they played in the ECHL and in the Big ‘I’ (former name of Bojangles Coliseum). I
  • Old Floor in Concourse (Rupp Arena) on Fri Feb 22 21:44:31 EST 2013 - "I noticed one of the photos posted is 'The Old Floor of Rupp Arena in Concourse." That appears to be pretty unique and is very cool. Is there a stor
  • Fan base (Etihad Stadium) on Sun Jan 27 16:27:49 EST 2013 - "Thanks, Stephan, for a nice review. Just curious... Based on the photos, it looks like the fan base is mostly men. Is that the case for all English
  • Reflection Ramps (Mercedes-Benz Superdome) on Thu Jan 24 22:26:01 EST 2013 - "Reflection Ramps – I LOVE it. I know there's plenty of stadiums and arenas across the world who have those.
  • Talons move to San Antonio (BOK Center) on Sun Jan 20 22:52:54 EST 2013 - "After the 2011 season, the Talons relocated to San Antonio.
  • Flyers Team folded (Alexian Field) on Mon Jan 14 23:34:24 EST 2013 - "The Schaumburg Flyers folded in May, 2011. Alexian Field is now known as Schaumburg Boomers Stadium and the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier Leagu
  • Fish (Rushmore Plaza Civic Center) on Mon Dec 31 20:34:45 EST 2012 - "Nick -

    Loved seeing the Fish logo in your photos. I had a different experience at a Rapid City game or two - see crowd reviews. I suspec
  • Team folded the end of the 2012 season (Arena at Gwinnett Center) on Wed Dec 26 22:40:29 EST 2012 - "Looks like the team folded the end of the 2012 season.
  • Too funny (Kyocera Stadion) on Wed Dec 26 21:55:24 EST 2012 - "I was chuckling reading this. Nice job and safe travels, Sean.
  • Nice review (Veltins-Arena) on Tue Dec 11 20:30:37 EST 2012 - "Nice review and very educational. I've never been to Germany. Wow...a beer pipeline. How interesting.

    What happens with the €1.00 dep
  • Nice Review (Estadio Azul) on Wed Dec 05 00:51:02 EST 2012 - "Learned a lot (e.g., security check items is good to know, eat outside the venue), got a few chuckles (e.g., rabbit as mascot), and if I ever get to M
  • Fullerton Flyers (Goodwin Field) on Sun Dec 02 09:02:22 EST 2012 - "In May of 2012, it was announced the Fullerton Flyers (new name) were joining the American West Baseball League (AWBL) and will play in 2013, presumab
  • Thanks for local brew tip (Denver Coliseum) on Sat Dec 01 00:27:53 EST 2012 - "Sean -

    Thanks for the tip! Love it when arenas/stadiums have local brews.

    Meg
  • Nice Review (Berry Events Center) on Thu Nov 15 22:33:30 EST 2012 - "Excellent photos.
  • Excellent Review (The Serapong, Sentosa Golf Club) on Thu Nov 15 21:59:12 EST 2012 - "I’m not a golf fan. At all.

    After reviewing the photos (excellently done) and knowing this author’s writing style, I just had to read th
  • Parking question for AFL (Salt River Fields at Talking Stick) on Thu Nov 08 21:35:00 EST 2012 - "Thanks for the review, Jason. I have not been here for an AFL game but have been for spring training. Just curious....You state "you will want to pa
  • Alcohol policy (Stadion Ljudski vrt) on Mon Oct 29 20:01:33 EDT 2012 - "The beer that you can buy outside the stadium...is that allowed to be brought into the stadium?
  • Pay to use the restroom (Neptunus Family Stadium) on Sun Oct 21 01:01:41 EDT 2012 - "Is that a common practice in the Netherlands? I haven't heard of that before. But then, 10 years ago, who'd have thought we'd have to pay for checki
  • Termination (Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field) on Sun Oct 07 16:05:58 EDT 2012 - " In late August, 2012, the Can-Am League announced that they terminated the membership of the Worcester Tornadoes baseball club. The league will see
  • Affiliation Change for the 2013 Season (O'Brien Field) on Fri Oct 05 23:44:29 EDT 2012 - "At the end of the 2012 season, the Chiefs affiliation moved from the Cubs to the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Thanks for update (Honouring a Hockey Shrine) on Fri Sep 21 20:43:46 EDT 2012 - "This article brought fond memories of a hockey game I visited in the Maple Leafs Gardens way back when. It's nice to read about the about the rejunve
  • Love the links to how the stadium looked in previous years (Angel Stadium of Anaheim) on Thu Sep 06 22:50:39 EDT 2012 - "Nice job.
  • Great link to the crowd participation video (CenturyLink Field) on Thu Sep 06 20:52:12 EDT 2012 - "Nice job.

    I remember being able to take a light rail/train to Safeco. Can a fan take the same train to CentryLink Field but just walk a
  • Net? (Finch Field) on Tue Aug 14 22:30:26 EDT 2012 - "Agreed about the noise between each pitch. That frazzles me.

    Looks like there's a net around the entire seating area. Were there areas
  • It's a fans preference (Riverfront Stadium) on Mon Aug 13 20:33:08 EDT 2012 - "It’s a fan’s preference (lots of music vs limited amounts); similar to sitting behind the net or not having an obstructed view. I think I would have
  • Thanks for sharing Netherlands baseball (Pim Mulier Stadium) on Mon Jul 16 23:29:40 EDT 2012 - "For anyone reading this review, do check out the link above to the Pim Mulier Stadium. It has some interesting history of the stadium. It was built
  • Bears moving to Hillsboro, OR beginning the 2013 season (Yakima County Stadium) on Wed Jul 11 19:18:20 EDT 2012 - "Looks like the Yakima Bears will be moving to Hillsboro, OR next season.
  • Chain link fence? (Apodaca Park) on Fri Jul 06 19:54:34 EDT 2012 - "James - Can't quite tell from the photo. Did it have a chain link fence around the entire seating area or was there a spot one could watch the game w
  • Nice review (Streets of St. Petersburg) on Mon Jun 04 20:58:37 EDT 2012 - "I'm in no way a car race fan but this review peaked my interest. It's an excellent read.
  • Belgian Waffle History photo (Progressive Field) on Tue May 29 20:40:45 EDT 2012 - "Do tell. There must be a story behind that photo.
  • Boiled Peanuts (Fluor Field at the West End) on Wed May 16 02:09:32 EDT 2012 - "I visited Fluor Field in 2010 and was ever so thankful to get back to the SE to get some of those delicious boiled peanuts. When I ordered these at F
  • Photo 15 (San Jose Municipal Stadium) on Wed May 16 01:33:41 EDT 2012 - "Are those gates or bars in front of the concession stand? Meg
  • Oops - wrong review - meant to post this on Spartans one (San Jose Municipal Stadium) on Wed May 16 01:32:04 EDT 2012 - "
  • Photo 15 (San Jose Municipal Stadium) on Wed May 16 01:29:44 EDT 2012 - "Are those gates or bars in front of the concession stand? Meg
  • Francophone (Centre Marcel Dionne) on Thu Apr 26 20:53:49 EDT 2012 - "How many people besides me had to look up the word francophone? It means 'french speaking - typically as a primary language'. Thanks/Merci, Dave, fo
  • Nice review (Consol Energy Center) on Mon Apr 23 20:09:08 EDT 2012 - "Makes me want to go see a game there. We'll see about next season.
  • It's about the baseball (George C. Page Stadium) on Tue Mar 27 20:35:04 EDT 2012 - "Drew - Liked your comment/review in the Atmosphere section. When I visit the LA area in the future, I'll check this stadium out. Nice job.
  • Nice Review (Mosaic Place) on Mon Mar 12 22:14:32 EDT 2012 - "I now want to go to Moose Jaw to see a 'pure' hockey game without the bells and whistles and the hype. That's right up my alley.
  • Budweiser Event Center to host 2013 ECHL All Star Game (Budweiser Events Center) on Sun Mar 04 16:34:28 EST 2012 - "The ECHL announced in late February that the Colorado Eagles have been selected to host the 2013 ECHL All-Star Game, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 23,
  • Wow - thanks for the history lesson (Credit Union i-plex) on Mon Feb 27 01:34:06 EST 2012 - "The ESPN article link is distressing but worth reading to get a sense of the hockey history in Swift Current.
  • Nice review; nice photos (Prudential Center) on Mon Feb 13 21:25:56 EST 2012 - "Jim - I particularly like the photo of the state of New Jersey.

    Newark? Who knew it could be so visitable? I'll have to make a stop ne
  • Hall of Fame and Museum (Citi Field) on Mon Jan 02 19:01:51 EST 2012 - "When you visit Citi Field, I'd recommend visiting the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum located right in the ballpark in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. It c
  • A Fantastic Weekend Trip (Minute Maid Park) on Mon Jan 02 04:06:31 EST 2012 - "I remember having a fantastic weekend enjoying my visit to Houston and Minute Maid Park the end of Sept, 2011. My Colorado Rockies were the visiting
  • MARTA (Turner Field) on Tue Dec 27 22:16:03 EST 2011 - "I, personally, would recommend using MARTA to get to the game. Avoid the parking and traffic hassles. There are some 'bus' queues to get back to Fiv
  • That's a shame (Legion Field) on Tue Dec 27 20:17:43 EST 2011 - "I don't even like/watch football yet it still breaks my heart to read about the vanishing history and tradition in a venue like this one.
  • Other tidbits (Werner Park) on Tue Dec 06 22:59:19 EST 2011 - "When I first arrived in the afternoon on an early August, 2011 weekend, a sign outside the ticket booth said only berm seating was available. They d
  • May 4, 1970 (Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center) on Mon Nov 28 23:10:04 EST 2011 - "Glad this date was mentioned in the review and glad to see the university has placed memorials for that event. Excellent photos of the venue and surr
  • I'm not even a football fan ... (Lambeau Field) on Mon Nov 28 22:45:21 EST 2011 - "... and I want to see a game here (in Sept). Nice review.
  • Nice Review (AutoZone Park) on Tue Oct 18 20:21:39 EDT 2011 - "I haven't attended a game at AutoZone Park but did get to visit the park. It was either on a non-game day or off-season. The gates were open and I w
  • The game I went to this year ... (Everett Memorial Stadium) on Wed Aug 31 21:26:19 EDT 2011 - "... All field level seats were $5, parking was free, customer service and entertainment was fantastic, a very full souvenir shop. I'd go back in a he
  • I had a very poor customer service experience here (Haymarket Park) on Wed Aug 24 20:22:41 EDT 2011 - "I must have attended another evening than the author and I wish I had gone the same day as he did.

    Because of an extremely poor customer
  • Agreed (Ashford University Field) on Wed Aug 24 20:03:35 EDT 2011 - "I'm going there next year. Thanks for the tip on the section Y not being behind the net but still has a back and a view.

    "Time slows down,
  • Boiled peanuts....and other comments (BB&T Coastal Field) on Thu Aug 18 23:42:20 EDT 2011 - "A very nice review. I attended a few games here in 2001 and I have fond memories of seeing games at that stadium. I remember there was a dog who bro
  • Good 'ole fashion baseball here (Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium) on Wed Aug 10 19:58:17 EDT 2011 - "I, too, thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and that was back in 2008. It's good to hear they've kept the same service and atmosphere and that the aura
  • Nets and you've convinced me to go at some point (Bowman Field) on Wed Jul 27 21:27:48 EDT 2011 - "I find it interesting how different fans like/dislike items and features of visiting a stadium and attending a game. The comment about the nets only
  • Security Question (Mokdong Baseball Stadium) on Wed Jun 22 23:19:47 EDT 2011 - "Eric - Thanks for the input on Korean baseball. I've been to MLB games and NPB games. It's nice to read about another country. Please keep the revi
  • Other tidbits on SSF (Security Service Field) on Sun Jun 19 11:25:45 EDT 2011 - "As mentioned, crowd movement is horrible on the concourse behind home plate (particularly right after the game is over). Getting out of the parking l
  • 100% Baseball (O.co Coliseum) on Fri Jun 10 21:24:21 EDT 2011 - "Although the stadium itself is not much to write home about, the baseball experience - really baseball - matches few other MLB stadiums I've attended.
  • Agreed with your decision... (Yokohama Stadium) on Fri May 27 02:14:57 EDT 2011 - "... not to compare NPB stadiums to MLB stadiums in the US and CA. The baseball experience is very much different between the two countries so good ch
  • Aussie Rules (Brisbane Cricket Ground) on Thu May 19 21:50:22 EDT 2011 - "Hi Dan. Nice review. I can't quite figure out what 'Aussie Rules' means or indicates. Would you mind explaining that? Much thanks. Meg
  • Level Selection (U.S. Cellular Field) on Fri May 06 23:02:16 EDT 2011 - "Hi Paul - Question about the level selection. If I got a ticket to say the 500 level, would I still be able to walk around the 100 level and see all
  • â??Lights Outâ?? campaign (Staples Center) on Fri May 06 21:38:03 EDT 2011 - "Hi Drew - Does this mean the entire game is played with lights out over the fan base or is it just during the introduction? Thanks.
  • It's very different than when I went in 1997 (Metro Bank Park) on Wed Apr 27 20:44:21 EDT 2011 - "Wow. Completely different! It is like a new stadium. Thanks for sharing the photos.

    The bugs you refer to are mayflies. Tiny flies dr
  • Canadian Flag (Florida Auto Exchange Stadium) on Wed Apr 20 21:32:39 EDT 2011 - "It was very nice to see the Canadian Flag proudly displayed in the photos posted on this review. Arenas and stadiums in the States sometimes forget a
  • Badk in the day (early 2000\'s) .... (Germain Arena) on Thu Apr 14 15:55:37 EDT 2011 - "...this arena used to be called TECO Arena. I visited there a few times. I remember the fans being fantastic and friendly as mentioned.

  • RE: International Baseball program (Al Lang Stadium) on Sun Mar 20 14:31:24 EDT 2011 - "Jim -

    Nevermind... I found it. The link at the top of the page. duh...

    Meg
  • International Baseball program (Al Lang Stadium) on Sun Mar 20 14:27:10 EDT 2011 - "Hi Jim -

    Nice review.

    Do you have a website address that might give me more information on international baseball (especially
  • Area around - Progressive Field/The Q (Quicken Loans Arena) on Tue Mar 08 16:20:29 EST 2011 - "Paul -

    I loved the area around Progressive Field. The Q was right next door. I'm trying to find a website that captures all that (resta
  • Access rating question for the author (GSU Sports Arena) on Fri Mar 04 12:18:58 EST 2011 - "If there's a MARTA stop @ a venue, why would the Access area rating be so low? To me, I think that would be a selling point and I would give it a high
  • Pepsi Center -Triple Header - Feb, 2011 (Pepsi Center) on Sun Feb 06 13:15:46 EST 2011 - "I recently (Feb, 2011) visited a â??triple header' at the Pepsi Center in Denver, CO:

    A Nuggets game on the Fri evening
    An Avalanche
  • Access - Take the Light Rail (Sports Authority Field at Mile High) on Fri Jan 21 15:37:09 EST 2011 - "Getting to and from the arena can be done easily using Denver's RTD Light Rail. There's a stop just for the arena and there are plenty of Denver poli
  • Don\'t sell Oregon short on professional sports (Rose Garden Arena) on Wed Jan 05 13:15:17 EST 2011 - "You've got soccer (Timbers); you've got the WHL (hockey) team, and you've got two NWL (minor league baeball teams). They are all professional sport t
  • This was my first ever NBA game... (US Airways Center) on Tue Jan 04 17:25:57 EST 2011 - "And.... I loved it.

    It was a pre-season game. The music was WAY TOO loud for me to appreciate the game. And it was actually quite annoy
  • A nice, well written review (Amway Center) on Tue Jan 04 16:31:12 EST 2011 - "Jim - I've been to two NBA games and two NBDL games in my life. That's the extent of my basketball arena visits. Based on your review, I WANT to go
  • Excellent History and Customer Service (Xcel Energy Center) on Tue Dec 21 15:55:14 EST 2010 - "The two items I liked the most visiting this arena were:

    - the proud display of history of hockey in the state of Minnesota (in all levels
  • Excellent Review (BankAtlantic Center) on Tue Dec 21 14:33:50 EST 2010 - "I really liked that you highly praised the areas/topics that deserved it and not so much the ones that didn't deserve it. Nice job on the writing of
  • NLL Team Boston Blazers (TD Garden) on Sun Dec 19 15:48:13 EST 2010 - "It looks like the NLL Boston Blazers also play at the TD Garden. In the first quarter of the year, one might be able to do a double-header: hockey i
  • Untitled (Philips Arena) on Sun Dec 19 15:07:41 EST 2010 - "I've been here a few times. I remember there was a fan who dressed up like Mel Gibson in Braveheart and cheered his way throughout the game. He wou
  • Rocking chairs ? (The Corn Crib) on Sun Dec 19 13:16:59 EST 2010 - "I noticed rocking chairs in one of the photos (second level, behind home plate). That's only the second stadium where I've seen rocking chairs (Corpu
  • Sitting right behind bullpens (Victory Field) on Thu Dec 16 16:26:16 EST 2010 - "One feature I really liked about this field (I visited there in the mid/late 90's so things may have changed) was being able to sit on the third base
  • No Tarp (PETCO Park) on Sun Dec 12 12:15:30 EST 2010 - "Another 'extra' about Petco is this is the only non-dome stadium that does not have a tarp on its playing field.
  • Was not thrilled with my visit here in May, 2010 (Kauffman Stadium) on Fri Dec 10 13:58:50 EST 2010 - "Hall of Fame Experience: The Hall of Fame is a wonderful idea. I love reading and seeing baseball history. And there was plenty of that in the Royals
  • Food and Beverage (Coors Field) on Thu Dec 09 17:04:25 EST 2010 - "Two additional comments on Food and Beverage @ Coors Field:

    Food:
    Fans can bring their own food and beverages (no alcohol) into Coors
  • One can also take the MARTA to Turner Field (Turner Field) on Wed Dec 08 18:33:16 EST 2010 - "A recommendation: Take the MARTA to Five Points and catch a bus transfer to/from the stadium. That's how I also went and I found it less expensive t
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