Wrigley Field Information

Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St. • Chicago, IL 60613

Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago that has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales. It was also the home of the Chicago Bears of the NFL from 1921-1970.

Wrigley Field is located in the residential neighborhood of Lakeview. The area close to the ballpark has bars and restaurants known as "Wrigleyville." During Cubs games the fans will stand on Waveland Avenue waiting for home runs which are literally hit out of the park. If it is a home run hit by an opposing player the fan who got the ball will throw it back onto the field. Wrigley Field has been nicknamed "The Friendly Confines." It is the second oldest active major league ballpark behind Fenway Park and is the fourth smallest being used as of the 2006 year.

Wrigley roof is the name given to the roofs of residential buildings which have bleachers or seating on top to view sporting events nearby like in "Wrigleyville" to watch the Chicago Cubs play baseball! Wrigley Field has evolved over its 90 plus seasons. There doesn't seem to be much left of the original. One of the more obvious originals are the brick portions of the outer bleacher wall, however during the bleacher expansion those bricks were removed which were later sold to the public individually at a garage sale at the beginning of the 2006 season!

Wrigley Field has been host of some historic baseball moments over the years including:

Babe Ruth's "called shot" when Ruth pointed to a bleacher location during game 3 of the 1932 World Series and then hit Charlie Root's next pitch for a homer.
Gabby Hartnett's famous "Homer in the Gloamin" on September 28, 1938 versus Pittsburgh's Mace Brown.
The pitching duel of May 2, 1917 between Jim "Hippo" Vaughn and the Reds' Fred Toney-both pitchers threw no hitters for 9.0 innings before Cincinnati's Jim Thorpe drove in the only run in the 10th inning -Toney finished with a no hitter.
Ernie Bank's 500th career home run May 12, 1970.
Pete Rose's 4,191st career hit on September 8, 1985.
Kerry Wood's 20 strikeout affair in 1998.
Sammy Sosa's 60th home runs in 1998, 1999, and 2001.
1947, 1962, and 1990 All-Star games.

Wrigley Field 2007 Specials

April Specials: Magnet Schedule, Exclusive Limited-Edition Cubs-Branded Apple Inc.® iPod® Nano, Exclusive Limited-Edition Lou Piniella Bobblehead Doll in Home Uniform, Ron Santo Autograph on Rawlings® Official Baseball, Cubs White T-Shirt, Alfonso Soriano Autograph on Rawlings® Official Baseball
May Specials: Cubs Gray T-Shirt, Michael Barrett Autograph on Rawlings® Official Baseball, Cubs Visor, Drawstring Bag, Commemorative Lapel Pin Mitchell & Ness®, Cooperstown Authentic Collection, 1987 Andre Dawson Road Jersey, Cubs Pink Cap, Exclusive Limited-Edition Alfonso Soriano Bobblehead Doll in Home Uniform
June Specials: Majestic® Derrek Lee 2007 Home Jersey, Travel Mug, Children's Home Batting Helmet, Country Music Night, Ernie Banks "14" Player Number Cap, Key Chain, Majestic® Michael Barrett 2007 Home Jersey, Bat Day, Autographed Alfonso Soriano Photo
July Specials: Exclusive Limited-Edition Michael Barrett Bobblehead Doll in Home Uniform, Autographed Carlos Zambrano Photo, Cubs Mr. Potato Head® Sports Spuds, Cubs Blue T-Shirt, Derrek Lee Autograph on Rawlings® Official Baseball, Washburn® Guitars Rock & Roll Night, Whole Foods Market Day, Exclusive Chicago Cubs Plush Bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop® , Exclusive Limited-Edition Carlos Zambrano Bobblehead Doll in Home Uniform, Key Chain, Cubs Road Cap, 70's Night
August Specials: Aramis Ramirez Autograph on Rawlings® Official Baseball, Exclusive Chicago Cubs Plush Bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop® , Ryne Sandberg "23" Player Number Cap, Limited-Edition American Girl® Doll-Sized Chicago Cubs Apparel (doll not included), Exclusive Limited-Edition Aramis Ramirez Bobblehead Doll in Home Uniform, TBD back-to-school item, Cubs Floppy Hat, Key Chain, Cubs Home Cap, Autographed Derrek Lee Photo, Majestic® Alfonso Soriano 2007 Home Jersey, Growth Chart
September Specials: Exclusive Limited-Edition Cubs-Branded Apple Inc.® iPod® Nano, Cubs No-Hitter Autographed Rawlings® Official Baseball, 60th Anniversary Wrigley Field 1947 All-Star Souvenir Program, Exclusive Limited-Edition Derrek Lee Bobblehead Doll in Home Uniform, Majestic® Aramis Ramirez 2007 Home Jersey, Autographed Billy Williams Photo, Fan Appreciation Weekend

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Weather
Former Cubs manager Don Zimmerman used to call the ballpark "Wrigley Field I" and "Wrigley Field II", depending on which way the breeze was blowing off Lake Michigan. If it's from the west or southwest, you want a seat in the bleachers because balls will usually be flying out of the ballpark. If the wind is from the east or northeast, bring a jacket. April, May, and September can be significantly colder because of gusts off the water.

Concessions
Wrigley Field has three restaurants - the Stadium Club, the Friendly Confines Cafe, and the Sheffield Grill. Inside the ballpark, concessions offer everything from Italian beef sandwiches to traditional fare such as hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, pretzels, and peanuts.

Parking
Parking is almost nonexistent with no single main lot and only several small vendors along Clark Street. The Cubs offer prepaid parking through their ticket office. Tow trucks do good business at Cubs night games so pay to park somewhere legitimate.

Wrigley Field Seating Chart

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Directions
Chicago - Loop:
Take Lake Shore Drive north to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east).

Chicago - North side:
Lake Shore Drive to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east). If traffic is heavy on Lake Shore Drive, take Broadway or Clark to Addison.

Chicago - Northwest side:
Take 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn left (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field. OR Take 90 East to Irving Park Rd. east to Clark. Turn right (south) and Wrigley is a few blocks ahead. OR If traffic is heavy on 90 East, take Milwaukee or Elston to Addison and head east OR Foster or Lawrence to Clark and head south.

Chicago - West side:
Take 290 East or 55 North to Lake Shore Drive. Take Lake Shore Drive to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east).

Chicago - South side:
Lake Shore Drive north to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east). OR Dan Ryan to 90/94 West. Exit on Addison and turn right (east). Wrigley Field is approximately three miles ahead. OR 57 North to Dan Ryan to 90/94 West to Addison and turn right (east). Wrigley Field is approximately three miles ahead.

Chicago - Southwest side:
Interstate 55 north to Interstate 90/94 north to the Addison Street exit. Turn right (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to the ballpark. OR Interstate 55 north to Lake Shore Drive north to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east).

Metro North:
Take 94 East to 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn left (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field.

Metro Northwest:
Take 53 North or South to 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn left (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field. OR Take 90 East to Irving Park Rd. east to Clark. Turn right (south) and Wrigley is a few blocks ahead. OR Take 290 East to Lake Shore Drive. Take Lake Shore Drive to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east).

Metro West (and far West):
Take 290 East or 55 North to Lake Shore Drive. Take Lake Shore Drive to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east). OR Take 88 East to 294 North to 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn left (east) on Addison and travel three miles to Wrigley Field. OR Take 88 East to Interstate 290 east to 90/94 north to the Addison Street exit. Turn right (east) on Addison. Wrigley Field is three miles ahead.

Metro Southeast (and far Southeast):
94 North to 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn right (west) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field. OR Take 94 North to Lake Shore Drive. Head north to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east).

Metro Southwest (and far Southwest)
Take 80 East to 294 North to 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn left (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field OR Take 80 East to 57 North to Interstate 90/94 north to the Addison Street exit. Turn right (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field. OR Take Interstate 55 north to Interstate 90/94 north to the Addison Street exit. Turn right (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to the ballpark. OR Take Interstate 55 north to Interstate 90/94 north to the Addison Street exit. Turn right (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to the ballpark.

Metro South:
Take Interstate 57 north to Interstate 90/94 north to the Addison Street exit. Turn right (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field. OR Take Interstate 57 north to Interstate 90/94 north to Lake Shore Drive. Head north to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east). OR Take 294 North to 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn left (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field.

O'Hare Airport:
Take 90 East to the Addison Street exit. Turn left (east) on Addison and proceed three miles to Wrigley Field.

Midway Airport:
Take Cicero Ave. to 55 North to Lake Shore Drive. Head north to Irving Park Rd. Head west to Clark. Turn left (south). Wrigley Field is ahead on the left (east).

Tips

Prepare for the weather, it could change
Know how to get to and from the stadium
Arrive early
Remember which parking lot you are in
Bring some extra cash
DON’T forget your tickets!

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