Fan's Guide To Peoples Natural Gas Field
While Pittsburgh has major league baseball team the Pirates, its minor-league affiliate, the Curve, is located in Altoona, about two hours away from Pittsburgh. The team's home is the 7,210-seat Peoples Natural Gas Field, named for a natural-gas distribution company and modeled after a railroad roundhouse. The field is often considered among the best minor-league fields in the country -- especially fitting considering major leage affiliate stadium PNC Park has been named the best ballpark in the country. Looking to get out and enjoy a game from the Altoona Curve this summer? Here's everything you need to know about Peoples Natural Gas Field to help you plan your trip.
Peoples Natural Gas Field
1000 Park Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602
877-99-CURVE
www.milb.com
Getting There
Peoples Natural Gas Field is in a great, easy-to-find location just off of Interstate 99 in Altoona. While the trip will take you almost two hours from Pittsburgh, it's still pretty easy -- just take 376 East to 22 East and follow it to 99 North, then take the Frankstown Road exit. From areas south of Altoona, take 99 North. From the east, take the turnpike to the Bedford exit, make a left at the light after the toll booths, and follow signs for 99 North. If you're looking to your GPS to guide you, the field's address is 1000 Park Ave., Altoona.
Parking
Peoples Natural Gas Field has two parking lots, with one serving VIP/Season Ticker holders and fans who need special assistance. Other parking is available past left field for just $3 a game.
Tickets
Ticket prices vary -- general admission tickets in the bleachers run $7, while Rail Kings seats are $14. The stadium also offers promotions like 2-for Tuesday, with two-for-the-price-of-one tickets, and 4-Pack Wednesday, which offers four tickets, four hot dogs, and four regular sodas for $45. Check the Altoona Curve website for the full schedule, as well as a list of all promotions. Gates open an hour before games for regular ticket holders, while season ticket holders can get in an hour and ten minutes early.
Concessions
Peoples Natural Gas Field has plenty of snack options for everyone, with the usual staples like hot dogs, burgers, pizza, ice cream, candy and more. For a full list of everything the field has to offer, as well as allergy information, visit their website.
Contact Info
You can find Peoples Natural Gas Field at 1000 Park Ave. in Altoona. Their toll-free phone number is 877-99-CURVE, and you can email them at frontoffice@altoonacurve.com. Of course, you can also find the Altoona Curve and Peoples Natural Gas Field on social media -- they have both Facebook and Twitter.
Everything Else
Animals are not permitted inside the stadium, with the exception of service animals. Small bags are allowed, but they may be searched. No coolers or thermoses allowed. Signs and banners are permitted, but fans are asked not to place them within eyesight of the batter or hanging over the outfield fences or inside the playing field. Cameras are allowed for personal use only. A First Aid center is located on the upper concourse directly behind home plate. The stadium also offers kids' play areas, available to use for $1.
Janelle Sheetz is a 20-something closed-captioner by day, writer by night, just outside of Pittsburgh. She also regularly contributes to AXS.com and Examiner.com, and her writing has also been featured on The Billfold and Neutrons Protons.
