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 at a Glance#
Address: Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Website: https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark/tours
Hours: Tours daily (seasonal) and vary with game schedules; check official website for exact hours
Admission: Fenway Park tour tickets typically start around $25-$30 for adults (prices vary by season); game tickets vary widely by opponent and seat. Stadium address: 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215.
About Fenway Park#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - 2° | -8° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -7° - 4° | -7° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 8° | -1° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 6° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Excellent | 17° - 28° | 22° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 3° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 5° | -4° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |