Photo: Sarah Sachs/Arizona DiamondbacksWe’re used to seeing hot dogs at the ballpark, but actual dogs? The answer is now a tail-wagging “yes” as teams arewelcoming pupsto major league ballparks around the country.True dog days of summer have been in full swing for five years for Arizona Diamondbacks fans — both two- and four-legged — attending an annualBark at the Park Dayat Chase Field in Phoenix, and other ball clubs are offering or expanding special dog-friendly days as well.Ballparks are just another venue where pets are being encouraged to accompany their people, joining now-familiar sites like restaurants, shops,workplaces, classrooms and evensome churches.The Diamondbacks introduced Bark in the Park in 2011 and this year expanded their pet-friendly options, teaming with PetSmart to offerDog Days of Summer packages, which include semi-private spaces, each accommodating one dog and four people, access to dog parks and such treats as dog-friendly ice cream with kibble topping. Racheal Keating/Arizona Diamondbacks“There are so many dog lovers, including myself, who would want to bring their pet to the ballpark,” D-backs President Derrick Hall tells PEOPLE. The new PetSmart patio already has been such a hit on Sundays, often selling out in advance, he said, that “we’ve already started adding some weekday games to the schedule.” Sarah Sachs/Arizona DiamondbacksAlso new this year, the San Diego Padres joined with Petco to openthe Barkyard, six semi-private, dog-friendly box seats in Petco Park’s left-center field with such amenities as umbrellas for sun protection and artificial turf that keeps paws cool. Sarah Sachs/Arizona DiamondbacksOther upcoming ballpark events for you and your best furry friend include:—Los Angeles Dodgers: Pups at the Park on July 9.—Pittsburgh Pirates: Pup Nights at PNC Park on July 19, Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6.—Oakland A’s: Bark at the Park on July 22.—Seattle Mariners: Bark in the Park on Aug. 9 and Sept. 6.—Colorado Rockies: Bark at the Park on Aug. 16.—San Francisco Giants: Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 21.—Cincinnati Reds: Bark in the Park on Aug. 24 and Sept. 13. Check out the snazzy red jerseys for your four-legged friend being offered for the first time this year.—Houston Astros: Bark at the Park on Aug. 28.—Washington Nationals: Pups in the Park on Sept. 8, Oct. 1.—Chicago White Sox: Bark at the Park on Sept. 13.—Atlanta Braves: Bark in the Park on Sept. 18.—New York Mets: Bark at the Park on Sept. 21.Is your favorite team not offering a day for dogs or did you already miss it? Doggone it, maybe next year.
Photo: Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks
We’re used to seeing hot dogs at the ballpark, but actual dogs? The answer is now a tail-wagging “yes” as teams arewelcoming pupsto major league ballparks around the country.True dog days of summer have been in full swing for five years for Arizona Diamondbacks fans — both two- and four-legged — attending an annualBark at the Park Dayat Chase Field in Phoenix, and other ball clubs are offering or expanding special dog-friendly days as well.Ballparks are just another venue where pets are being encouraged to accompany their people, joining now-familiar sites like restaurants, shops,workplaces, classrooms and evensome churches.The Diamondbacks introduced Bark in the Park in 2011 and this year expanded their pet-friendly options, teaming with PetSmart to offerDog Days of Summer packages, which include semi-private spaces, each accommodating one dog and four people, access to dog parks and such treats as dog-friendly ice cream with kibble topping. Racheal Keating/Arizona Diamondbacks“There are so many dog lovers, including myself, who would want to bring their pet to the ballpark,” D-backs President Derrick Hall tells PEOPLE. The new PetSmart patio already has been such a hit on Sundays, often selling out in advance, he said, that “we’ve already started adding some weekday games to the schedule.” Sarah Sachs/Arizona DiamondbacksAlso new this year, the San Diego Padres joined with Petco to openthe Barkyard, six semi-private, dog-friendly box seats in Petco Park’s left-center field with such amenities as umbrellas for sun protection and artificial turf that keeps paws cool. Sarah Sachs/Arizona DiamondbacksOther upcoming ballpark events for you and your best furry friend include:—Los Angeles Dodgers: Pups at the Park on July 9.—Pittsburgh Pirates: Pup Nights at PNC Park on July 19, Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6.—Oakland A’s: Bark at the Park on July 22.—Seattle Mariners: Bark in the Park on Aug. 9 and Sept. 6.—Colorado Rockies: Bark at the Park on Aug. 16.—San Francisco Giants: Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 21.—Cincinnati Reds: Bark in the Park on Aug. 24 and Sept. 13. Check out the snazzy red jerseys for your four-legged friend being offered for the first time this year.—Houston Astros: Bark at the Park on Aug. 28.—Washington Nationals: Pups in the Park on Sept. 8, Oct. 1.—Chicago White Sox: Bark at the Park on Sept. 13.—Atlanta Braves: Bark in the Park on Sept. 18.—New York Mets: Bark at the Park on Sept. 21.Is your favorite team not offering a day for dogs or did you already miss it? Doggone it, maybe next year.
We’re used to seeing hot dogs at the ballpark, but actual dogs? The answer is now a tail-wagging “yes” as teams arewelcoming pupsto major league ballparks around the country.
True dog days of summer have been in full swing for five years for Arizona Diamondbacks fans — both two- and four-legged — attending an annualBark at the Park Dayat Chase Field in Phoenix, and other ball clubs are offering or expanding special dog-friendly days as well.
Ballparks are just another venue where pets are being encouraged to accompany their people, joining now-familiar sites like restaurants, shops,workplaces, classrooms and evensome churches.
The Diamondbacks introduced Bark in the Park in 2011 and this year expanded their pet-friendly options, teaming with PetSmart to offerDog Days of Summer packages, which include semi-private spaces, each accommodating one dog and four people, access to dog parks and such treats as dog-friendly ice cream with kibble topping. Racheal Keating/Arizona Diamondbacks
“There are so many dog lovers, including myself, who would want to bring their pet to the ballpark,” D-backs President Derrick Hall tells PEOPLE. The new PetSmart patio already has been such a hit on Sundays, often selling out in advance, he said, that “we’ve already started adding some weekday games to the schedule.” Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks
Also new this year, the San Diego Padres joined with Petco to openthe Barkyard, six semi-private, dog-friendly box seats in Petco Park’s left-center field with such amenities as umbrellas for sun protection and artificial turf that keeps paws cool. Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks
Other upcoming ballpark events for you and your best furry friend include:
—Los Angeles Dodgers: Pups at the Park on July 9.
—Pittsburgh Pirates: Pup Nights at PNC Park on July 19, Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Sept. 6.
—Oakland A’s: Bark at the Park on July 22.
—Seattle Mariners: Bark in the Park on Aug. 9 and Sept. 6.
—Colorado Rockies: Bark at the Park on Aug. 16.
—San Francisco Giants: Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 21.
—Cincinnati Reds: Bark in the Park on Aug. 24 and Sept. 13. Check out the snazzy red jerseys for your four-legged friend being offered for the first time this year.
—Houston Astros: Bark at the Park on Aug. 28.
—Washington Nationals: Pups in the Park on Sept. 8, Oct. 1.
—Chicago White Sox: Bark at the Park on Sept. 13.
—Atlanta Braves: Bark in the Park on Sept. 18.
—New York Mets: Bark at the Park on Sept. 21.
Is your favorite team not offering a day for dogs or did you already miss it? Doggone it, maybe next year.
source: people.com
