Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Home of the Baltimore Orioles

American League East

Oriole Park at Camden Yards Fast Facts
Capacity: 45,971
Opened: April 2nd, 1992
Oriole Park Seating Chart
Oriole Park Transportation
Address:
333 W Camden St
Baltimore, MD 21201

How to Get to Oriole Park:

1. Closest Airport: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
   • BWI is a base airport for Southwest Airlines but also services Spirit Airlines as well as the big 3 via their major hubs.
   • BWI is 9 miles from Oriole Park. If you’re renting a car, remember there is a consistent amount of traffic in and around Baltimore at almost any time of the day.
   • BWI is a 37 minute ride via Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) on the Light Raillink to Camden Station Light Rail Station.
     • A one-way ticket is $1.90 for an adult.
     • A day-pass is $4.40 for an adult.
2. Driving Directions: Although situated on the eastern coastline, Baltimore is home to the convergence of numerous interstates. Please note Baltimore is also situated between numerous other major metropolitan areas. Although you may plan to not drive through Baltimore during a congested time of the day, you could hit traffic at numerous other points of your drive.
   • From the North and South, Baltimore is accessible via I-95 and I-83.
     • If you are coming from the north, Baltimore is 70 miles from Wilmington, Delaware and 100 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on I-95, as well as 80 miles from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on I-83.
     • If you are coming from the south, Baltimore is 40 miles from Washington, D.C.
   • From the West, Baltimore is accessible via I-70.
3. Baltimore also has several loops that complicate driving around the city (each way is tolled over the Patapsco River).
   • I-695 is the outer loop that goes entirely around Baltimore and crosses the Patapsco River over the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This is the only bridge to cross the river south of Baltimore.
   • I-895 branches off I-95 in the middle of the city, following a more southern route to cross the Patapsco River through the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel.
   • I-95 passes through the center of Baltimore through the Fort McHenry Tunnel, returning to the surface a couple of miles from the exit for I-395 that takes you to Camden Yards.

Baltimore

Although often skipped over when talking about I-95 corridor cities, Baltimore is home to two professional sports teams as well as numerous cultural destinations. The Baltimore Ravens of the NFL and Baltimore Orioles of the MLB share parking lots in downtown Baltimore just off I-395. Both stadiums are close to the Baltimore Harbor, which houses the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, the American Visionary Art Museum, Historic Ships in Baltimore, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, etc., not to mention a fantastic stroll through the harbor.

Annapolis, the capital of Maryland and home to the US Naval Academy, is only 30 miles away and worth a day trip. Washington D.C., home to the Washington Nationals, is 40 miles away. Keep this in mind if you’re planning a multi-stadium trip.

Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles – September 13th, 2012

My trip down to Baltimore in mid September 2012 is what prompted my epic baseball stadium tour later that month. First time hearing about this? Make sure to check out the MLB Stadiums page that explains everything!

At this point you might ask yourself why going to a Baltimore Orioles game prompted a baseball stadium tour for somebody who lives in central New Jersey? There are 3 baseball teams that are closer to my hometown than Baltimore; the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets. So, why Baltimore? Well, growing up near Philly and NYC meant I went to my fair share of baseball games in the area, so after spending all summer sitting at home (literally), I wanted to hit the road and experience a new city! A quick search on ESPN revealed that the Orioles were hosting a 12:35pm game against the Tampa Bay Rays, a perfect time for somebody to take a 2.5 hour drive into Baltimore, watch a baseball game, and head out before traffic gets bad.

My drive down to Baltimore was uneventful. When you drive south on I-295 from central New Jersey toward Delaware, it’s a pretty straightforward trip. Crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge around 11am means hitting no traffic and cruising through the Mid-Atlantic section of the I-95 corridor. The most interesting point of the drive is the Millard E. Tydings Memorial Bridge, a roughly 1 mile long tolled bridge (as of Jan 2022, an $8 toll for northbound traffic) that crosses the Susquehanna River between Havre de Grace and Perryville, Maryland. Don’t forget to pay attention to the westbound side of I-95 shortly after crossing the bridge, you’ll notice Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland, a great reminder of Cal Ripken Jr.’s legacy in the Baltimore area and where he grew up.

Getting into Baltimore can be a bit tricky for first time visitors. If you’re driving, pay careful attention to the highway signs in and around the city. However, once you reach I-395 that takes you from I-95 into downtown Baltimore, be prepared for some fascinating sights! It may not be readily apparent, but at this point you’ll be driving along Cal Ripken Way to Oriole Park!

Parking in Camden Yards is not difficult. As mentioned earlier, Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium (home to the Baltimore Ravens) share numerous parking facilities and therefore offer enough parking for your average Orioles game. If you prefer to have parking reserved in advance, check out the Orioles website or use a website like SpotHero to book parking. Don’t forget Camden Yards is in Downtown Baltimore with the Inner Harbor nearby, so there are plenty of options for parking garages that offer convenience for the game and any before/after activities you have planned.

Now that you’ve parked, it’s time for baseball! After getting to Baltimore and parking near Oriole Park, be sure to take a quick walk around the stadium and check out Eutaw Street! You won’t be disappointed in the festivities happening right outside the stadium. There’s also the possibility of picking up a batting practice home run balls that fall on Eutaw Street, or even better, hit the warehouse building adjacent to Oriole Park!

Once in the stadium, Oriole Park boosts an impressive view of downtown Baltimore, especially from any seat along the 3rd base line.

I was fortunate enough to watch some free baseball during my visit, as the Orioles took down the Rays 3-2 in 14 innings. The atmosphere in Oriole Park is always a pleasant one regardless of the outcome. Despite the Orioles being tied atop the AL East standings with the Yankees this late in September, the stadium was barely half full. Granted, it was a midday game in the middle of the week, but the Orioles have historically struggled to fill Oriole Park. That being the case, it’s not uncommon to show up and purchase a cheap ticket at the gate on game-day (like I did).

My Ticket from the Orioles Game, September 13th, 2012

You never know what visiting Oriole Park at Camden Yards may prompt you to do next. For me, it was to embark on a 3-week, 11 stadium tour later that month. Of course it wasn’t Oriole Park itself that encouraged me to plan such a trip, but rather my love of the game and desire to see all 30 MLB stadiums. If you want to follow along on my journey, check out PNC Park next! See you at a game nearby!

If you’re looking to catch an Orioles game this season, check out the 2022 Regular Season Schedule below!