Submitted by ocvictor t3_xusvmh in WorcesterMA
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emptygroove t1_iqxk8gh wrote
Parking has to be the biggest hurdle to get that place to capacity. I'm going there for the first time this weekend to check the place out.
legalpretzel t1_iqyjfeb wrote
Polar park? They’ve had many sold out games in the last 2 years. There’s a garage across the street and plenty of other lots within 1/4 mile.
In my experience it’s easier to get in and out of a Woo Sox game than the Major Taylor garage after an event.
Nayyytureman t1_iraucbb wrote
FACTS. Never park at Major Taylor for an event.
7evenPoint128 t1_iqxxey6 wrote
To summarize; Polar Park was built to mimic Fenway, including its flaws. (Because if it worked in 1912 it must work now, amiright?)
But its NOT exactly the same, see the best quote I've read in a while.
“We’re actually taller than they are at Fenway. We’re 12 feet 1 inches and Fenway’s 12 feet,” Malone said.
0lazy0 t1_iqy4z4p wrote
Lmao that’s funny. Designers must’ve been like “innovation. What’s that?”
ocvictor OP t1_iqx7zwf wrote
Sorry, that was supposed to be the WoMag version earlier ...
doublesecretprobatio t1_ir0eo9c wrote
outdoor venues suck. they're just not good for music. the sound is usually terrible unless you're right in front of the stage and then there's that whole "weather" situation we have. also, don landgren is not even slightly funny.
profwormbog1348 t1_ir0bt5g wrote
Polar Park should cater to the Jam scene. Lots of touring bands and fans always looking for new spots to see live music. Check out the Hartford HealthCare Ampitheater in Bridgeport CT. It's a converted minor league stadium that is perfect for live music. I hate the palladium and the DCU center brings in shitty 2000s rock bands and country. Get creative.
incandesantlite t1_ir0u28c wrote
The glory days of the DCU center are far behind us. Until they can get competent management running the place then its just going to continue to sit empty over 85% of the time. It's poorly managed and it's had the same manager for like 25 years, I think it's time to bring in some new blood to revive the place.
profwormbog1348 t1_ir122r3 wrote
seriously. the potential is unlimited yet their biggest events are monster truck rallies and WWE wrestling. It's a joke
Nayyytureman t1_irauhml wrote
Don't forget about the shoe convention...
[deleted] t1_iqxfrmp wrote
I’m sure Polar Park would love the money concerts would bring, not really their fault there’s much better options, especially with the Palladium having more of an outdoor presence.
Why do Polar Park when you can do Palladium, Palladium Outdoors, DCU Center, or one of the 20 venues in/around Boston, or the Tsongas Center, or the Xfinity Center.