Citibank Park is the home of the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.


I hear some people complaining that modern minor league ballparks all look the same. This was never more true than on Long Island where the Ducks ballpark is a virtual clone of Harbor Yard in Bridgeport. I'll make the case, though, that it doesn't matter. A nice ballpark is a nice ballpark. The good folks of Long Island don't care what Bridgeport's ballpark looks like. They go to Citibank Park and a lovely park it is.


With ample free parking and located near the parkway, it is well situated to provide easy access for a wide range of communities. The public has responded by filling the park regularly since it's opening in 2000. The Ducks are a big draw in one of the largest suburban areas in the country.



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The park itself is what will someday be known as the "Classic Turn of the Century" style. A pole-to-pole seating bowl with a picnic area down one line and overhead luxury boxes running from 1st base to 3rd. The open concourse at the top of the seating area allows fans to watch the game while waiting on line.

One unique twist at this park is the upper deck seating behind home plate instead of only luxury boxes. This is reserved seating, though, and not open to everyone.



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This is a fine place to see a baseball game and I can find no fault anywhere.

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