Description
Since 1962, the beauty of Dodger Stadium has awed spectators with a breath-taking view of downtown Los Angeles to the south; green, tree-lined Elysian hills to the north and east; and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. The 56,000-seat Dodger Stadium has parking for 16,000 automobiles on 21 terraced lots adjacent to the same elevations as the six different seating levels.

Dodger Stadium is one of Southern California's most treasured landmarks and the 2008 baseball season will mark the Dodgers 47th year at Chavez Ravine.

More than 125 million fans have visited the ballpark since it opened in 1962 awing spectators with a breathtaking view of downtown Los Angeles to the south; green, tree-lined Elysian hills to the north and east; and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. The 56,000-seat Dodger Stadium has parking for 16,000 automobiles on 21 terraced lots adjacent to the same elevations as the six different seating levels. More than 3,400 trees cover the 300 acres of beautiful landscape, which is maintained by a full-time staff of gardeners. The Dodgers employ a full-time grounds crew and maintenance staff that keeps all aspects of the stadium in immaculate condition throughout the season making Dodger Stadium one of the best maintained facilities in the country.

The Dodgers installed a brand new state-of-the-art grass field after the conclusion of the 1995 season. Prescription Athletic Turf (PAT), created and installed by the Cincinnati-based Motz Group, used the latest agronomic and engineering technology to manage field moisture through controlled drainage and irrigation. The 100,000 square feet of bermuda grass is grown on pure sand, beneath which a vacuum chamber is laid over a water-tight plastic barrier that forcibly extracts water during heavy rains. New moisture gauges monitor the field's water level in coordination with a microprocessor that controls drainage functions. A computer controller has the ability to reverse the scenario and subirrigate when the sand's moisture reading drops below the optimal level.

Hours
The Championship Tour gives fans an opportunity to view Dodger Stadium in a way only the players do. This behind-the-scenes tour lets fans visit restricted areas and view the ballpark from a whole new perspective. Located in Chavez Ravine, Dodger Stadium is one of baseball's most historic stadiums.

Highlights of this 80-90 minute tour may include:

? Access to the field
? Visit to the Dodger Dugout
? Dugout Club
? Press Box
? Tommy LaSorda Training Center

Tours are $15.00 for Adults, and $10.00 for Military, Seniors (55+), and Children (14 & under). Special pricing for groups of 20 or more does apply (Adults: $10, Senior/Military/Children: $7.00).

Private tours can be arranged for groups of 20 or more. Please contact (323) 224-1507 for more information about group tours or to book yours today. Group discount rates are available, and are outlined above. For tours of larger groups, please email [email protected].

This is a walking tour that involves climbing stairs and ramps. All tours are wheelchair-accessible; please notify your tour guide of any concerns prior to the start of the tour. All elements of the tours are subject to availability and change. Tours will not be given during day games (start times at 12:10 p.m. or 1:10 p.m.), or on holidays.

The Championship Tour will be given on the days below, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. This tour will be limited to the first 25 paid participants. All tours begin at the Top Deck near the Top of the Park Store. Please try to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.