With baseball season around the corner we thought that we would begin a series of images to remind us that opening day is less than a month away. CPD has added this image of "Miller Park" to our Black and White Gallery. Taken a few years ago by the Milwaukeestock.com team right after the stadium was finished. Miller Park is home to the Major League Baseball team the Milwaukee Brewers. With construction starting in 1996, Miller Park was built to replace the aging County Stadium and was completed for opening day in April of 2001. It has the one of the only fan-shaped convertible roofs in America.
Miller Park is affectionately called "The Keg" by Milwaukee fans for the alcoholic beverages sold there and after which the park is named. A fun and boisterous crowd can be found in the bleacher sections. College students often fill these cheap seats to enjoy a game.
One of the unique features of Miller Park is the tailgating scene in the parking lots. Brewers fans typically grill food and enjoy drinks while playing games and listening to music in the parking lots prior to a game. Many companies also sponsor huge tailgate parties for their employees and clients. Miller Park has been rated as having the best tailgating scene in Major League Baseball. Fans from all over the Midwest come to Miller Park to enjoy the unique atmosphere.