Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox and the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, having opened in 1912. Tucked into the dense streets of the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, it is beloved for its irregular, hand-fitted dimensions and its towering left-field wall, the “Green Monster,” which rises 37 feet above the field. The park’s intimate scale and century of history make it one of the most storied venues in American sports.
Beyond game days, Fenway hosts guided ballpark tours, concerts, and special events throughout the year. Fans flock to surrounding landmarks like Jersey Street, which closes to traffic on game days to become a festive pre-game gathering spot. Because the seating is famously snug and historic, sightlines vary widely by section. Check the Red Sox official site for the current schedule, tour availability, and ticketing, and arrive early to soak in the neighborhood atmosphere.
Good to know
- Oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, opened in 1912
- Home of the 37-foot “Green Monster” left-field wall
- Guided ballpark tours run year-round; check availability online
- Historic seating means sightlines vary; arrive early on game days
Getting there
- Address: 4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA 02215
- Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore
- Nearest T: Kenmore (MBTA Green Line B, C, D); the Green Line D also stops at Fenway