NYSEG Stadium /
Binghamton Mets
Year Opened |
1992 |
Capacity |
6,012 |
Cost |
$4.5 million |
Suites |
6 |
Naming Rights |
Purchased by New York State
Electric and Gas; terms of the deal were not disclosed |
Dimensions |
330L, 400C, 330R |
Playing Surface |
Grass |
Last Visit |
2007 |
Web Site |
bmets.com |
Phone |
607/723-METS |
Ticket Prices (2008) |
Box Seats, $9 ($7 kids/seniors); Reserved, $8 ($6
kids/seniors) |
League |
Eastern League |
Level |
Class AA |
Parent |
New York Mets |
Parking |
Paid lots next to the ballpark. |
Address/Directions |
211
Henry St., Binghamton, N.Y. Basically, no matter where
you're coming from you'll want to exit on Route 11 and
head toward downtown Binghamton. The route to the
ballpark is well-signed. |
Written by: |
Kevin
Reichard |
Rating |
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NYSEG Stadium may not
be the flashiest facility in the minors, but may
be the most family-friendly facility we've run
across in a long time. It's a ballpark where kids
can run the bases in the middle of the fifth --
and not after the game, as many teams do on a
weekly basis -- and it's a ballpark where dollar
hot dogs are available every night of the week.
With a host of attractions geared toward kids --
like the giant mascot inflatable shown above --
NYSEG Stadium is a place where families of all
sorts can go out and have a safe, affordable time.
The ballpark, which
opened in 1992, has a slightly old-fashioned feel
to it, with a seating bowl and suites/press-box
level sitting above an enclosed concourse. It's
located on the edge of downtown Binghamton, but that's not
saying a whole lot: there are no dramatic skylines
beyond the home-run fence, no quaint urban
neighborhood surrounding the ballpark. When you go
to the ballgame, you're likely going directly to
the ballpark and spending your time there. We're guessing that's
why the B-Mets went to such great lengths to
create a family-friendly environment.
Despite
the ballpark having a relatively small footprint,
the B-Mets have added picnic/group areas down the
right-field line along with a play area.
Concessions can be found in the grandstand as well
in stands located down each line
One unusual touch to
the enclosed concourse: fans can keep tab of the
action via projection screens directly on the
concourse wall. This isn't the most high-tech
video solution out there, but we're guessing it's
a cost-effective solution -- and one that works
surprisingly well.
Concessions
Spiedies, an upstate New York delicacy, are sold
at the ballpark. Basically kebobs
grilled with special spices, pork and chicken spiedies are offered for $5 at a stand down the
right-field line.
If that doesn't move
you, the team always offers dollar hot dogs, as
opposed to the weekly promotion run by most
minor-league teams. This season marks a first, as
Pennsylvania-based Hatfield became the official
hot-dog provider to the B-Mets. In addition, one
of the more popular food areas at the ballpark is
now known as the Hatfield Grill and offers a wide
range of Hatfield goods, including pulled-pork
BBQ, and deli sandwiches. Also available at the
ballpark; Angus burgers, chicken sandwiches, pot
stickers and pierogies.
You'll find a decent
selection of beer at the ballpark, including
Yuengling and Labatt Blue.
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