Showing posts with label Colorado Rockies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorado Rockies. Show all posts

Monday, March 30, 2026

A Tour of the Colorado Rockies Coors Stadium


 
The 2026 American baseball season has begun, and it reminded me that I never showed photos of a tour we took last April of the National League Denver Rockies baseball team's home field,  Coors Field in Denver, Colorado!

Opened in 1995, the park is located in Denver's Lower Downtown neighborhood, four blocks from Union Station. The stadium has a capacity of 50,144 people for baseball.


Tours of Coors Field are available Monday through Saturday. Our tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier ballparks in Major League Baseball. Tours typically last 70-80 minutes and cover a distance of approximately one mile. Our "Motley Crew" friends group all pre-purchased tickets to attend the tour, and we met in front of Gate D, where the tour begins.



The guided Coors Field tour took us through the dugout, premium seating areas, press level, and the rooftop, and gave us many insights into how Coors Field operates beyond what fans see during a game.


One of the most distinctive features of Coors Field is the famous purple row of seats, in the upper deck, 20th row, which marks exactly 5,280 feet--one mile--above sea level. (1,609.344 meters)


We learned fascinating facts about the stadium on the tour, such as the fact that the grass has an electric heating element below ground to keep it green and fresh even in cold early-season weather. We also learned that baseballs have to be specially treated to function in the mile-high altitude of Denver. The baseballs are kept in a humidor set at 70 degrees and 50% humidity. It is well-known that baseballs travel approximately 9% further at Coors Field because of its elevation.


The Rockies Clubhouse was off limits to visit, as the players leave their private possessions there, but we were able to visit the visiting teams' clubhouse. Our tour guide showed us the various rooms for the visiting manager and coaches, as well as the dressing room for the teams. The teams are treated to gourmet meals, and laundry and other services are provided. 



Coors Field has many dining options, from casual to upscale.
The Rooftop at Coors Field is a 38,000-square-foot addition to the upper deck in right field, offering numerous eateries, a variety of seating and standing-room options, and stunning views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains, along with craft beer options and lively entertainment. The Rooftop opens when gates open and remains a favorite hangout spot for fans throughout the game. No special access is required, but it’s best to arrive early to claim a good spot.





The Rockpile is one of the most budget-friendly and iconic seating areas in baseball. With a history dating back to Coors Field’s opening in 1995, these seats offer an old-school bleacher experience. 

Day of Game Rockpile: Both $4.00 and $1.00 Rockpile tickets are available for purchase on the day of the game for most home games, beginning two hours before game time at the Rockpile Ticket Office located near Gate A. Rockpile tickets are available to Guests 12 years of age and younger and 55 years of age and older for $1.00.

We have attended a few games with our grandchildren at this great price and enjoyed seeing the game from one of the most unique spots in the park!


Some fun displays around the stadium.
Dinger is the Rockies Mascot. He is a lovable, purple anthropomorhic triceratops dinosaur that has been the Colorado Rockies’ biggest fan since he firsthatched from his egg at Mile High Stadium on April 16, 1994. 

The choice of a dinosaur, specifically this type, was inspired by the discovery of a number of dinosaur fossils—most notably a 7-foot-long (2.1 m), 1,000-pound (450 kg) triceratops skull—at Coors Field during its construction.



McGregor Square is a new addition to the Coors Field experience, featuring dining, shopping, and a massive outdoor screen that broadcasts games. It’s a great spot to soak in the baseball atmosphere before or after a game, and entry is free!

We all enjoyed our tour of Coors Field and highly recommend it to all baseball fans.

Go Rockies!!




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Sunday, June 22, 2025

Happy Summer!


 Happy Summer!
 
Every season seems to pass too quickly, doesn't it?

Here is some springtime catch-up on what has been happening with us...


We had a very rainy, cool spring, so everything is very green in our part of Colorado right now.



Our four grandchildren kept us busy all spring with many activities--concerts, dance recitals, an art show, continuation from middle school to high school, two birthdays, and many Lacrosse games



Our spring garden bloomed beautifully, and right on schedule, my June roses bloomed!


We were visited by local wildlife, but thankfully, no bears, mountain lions, or moose have appeared as yet!


We all had fun attending two Colorado Rockies baseball games at Coors Field when they hosted the New York Yankees and the New York Mets!


I was a fortunate winner of this wonderful America's Test Kitchen cookbook called Umma--a Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes from The Book Club Cook Book website this spring.


I've enjoyed making many delicious recipes from the cookbook and have many more earmarked to try in the future!



So, what is ahead for us this summer?

 Hopefully, many walks along our local trails with wildflowers growing along the way, and hot summer days cooling off at our community pool. We are also continuing my husband's cardiac rehabilitation routine at our community gym three days a week. Riding the stationary bike while watching beautiful scenery roll by on the screen is almost as good as an actual bike ride!

What are your summer plans? 

Please let me know in the comments!


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Sunday, April 6, 2025

A Colorado Rockies Game as a Guest of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank



 


My husband and I were invited to attend one of the Colorado Rockies' opening weekend baseball games against the Athletics this past weekend at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, through a raffle that The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank sponsored.




It was a special T-shirt giveaway to the first 15,000 ballpark guests!


Please click on to enlarge the photo collage.

We saw placards on our way through the ballpark for many other giveaways and theme days ahead for the season.


I took these photos of our foothill neighborhood as we began our drive to Denver, and as you can see, it was a cold day with some icy snow that fell overnight. so.....




...it was nice to know we were going to a private suite within Coors Field, and be part of a group of cornea donor families and cornea recipients.

I was a cornea recipient in 2015, which granted me the miracle of good sight in an eye that had become clouded and scarred from an infection. You can read my story on this post. Every day I say a prayer to thank and honor my donor for the gift of sight.



The private suite was very warm and comfortable with a wonderful view of the baseball field. We were also able to sit outside if we wanted, or stay inside and watch from the window or on the large TV screen.



We saw a Golden Glove award ceremony that two Colorado Rockies players won--Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar.  The Rawlings Gold Glove Award is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances. It is awarded at each fielding position in both the National League (NL) and the American League (AL). The Gold Glove is widely considered one of the most prestigious defensive awards in baseball.



While the game progressed, all the guests in the suite enjoyed complimentary food and snacks that The Rocky Mountain Lion Eye Bank had the suite's catering provide.

It was exciting to see the Rockies perform a rare triple play in the second inning!  It was only the fifth triple play in their history as a team.
Sadly, the Rockies lost the game to the Athletics, but it was an exciting game nonetheless!

During the game, my husband and I were touched to hear the stories that some of the donor families told us of their loved one's donation. I also told them of my gratitude to have had my full sight restored through cornea donation. 

All in all, it was a memorable evening full of meeting and sharing with donors and recipients, during an exciting baseball game, in a warm, comfortable suite with good food.




My husband and I are signed up to be organ, eye, and tissue donors through our state driver's licenses in the Donate Life America program.

 More than 100,000 patients are estimated to be waiting for a transplant. Give hope and help save lives by registering your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor at your local DMV, on RegisterMe.org.




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