Fenway Park
Stadium Historic Boston ballpark and home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park in Boston is Major League Baseball’s oldest ballpark (opened 1912); visitors attend Red Sox games, tours and to see the Green Monster and the intimate, ivy-edged seating.
Fenway Park is the long-serving ballpark in Boston that opened in 1912 and is the home of the Boston Red Sox. It is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium still in regular use and is famous for its intimate scale and distinctive features.
Built and opened in 1912 during Boston’s early 20th-century growth, the park has been altered and renovated repeatedly while maintaining its original footprint and many historic features. It has hosted numerous World Series games, memorable baseball moments, and high-profile concerts across more than a century.
Fenway Park sits in the Fenway-Kenmore area of Boston, adjacent to Kenmore Square and within easy public-transport distance of downtown Boston.
- Tours: Guided tours run year-round and cover the press box, dugouts, and the Green Monster, with peak demand on non-game days and in summer.
- Access and transit: The stadium's neighborhood location near Kenmore Square and public transit makes it accessible by the MBTA Green Line at Kenmore station or short walks from central Boston.
What to See #
- Green Monster: The left-field wall known as the Green Monster is a 37-foot-2-inch (approximately 11.3 m) high concrete wall that defines Fenway's distinctive left-field playing area and contains seating and a manual scoreboard.
- Pesky's Pole: Pesky's Pole at right field marks a very short distance down the foul line and is an iconic feature used in many game descriptions and statistics.
- Lone Red Seat: The lone red seat in the right-field bleachers marks the longest measured home run at Fenway and is a small in-stadium point of interest for many visitors.
How to Get to Fenway Park #
Fenway is a short walk from Kenmore Square and accessible by several Boston MBTA lines (Green Line to Kenmore station). Street parking is limited; public transit or rideshare is recommended on game days.
Tips for Visiting Fenway Park #
- Book a Fenway tour in advance-tours sell out, especially on non-game days.
- If attending a Red Sox game, arrive early to experience the fan tailgate culture along Lansdowne Street and to avoid long lines at entry.
- For photos, the famed 'Green Monster' in left field is best seen from the bleachers or from the right-field concourse; consider a walk along Lansdowne Street after the game for post-match energy.
Best Time to Visit Fenway Park #
Best visited during baseball season (April-October) to experience a game or stadium tour; book tours or tickets in advance.
Weather & Climate near Fenway Park #
Fenway Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1132 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.