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The Amazin' Mets
by Mark Probert
Shea is fully accessible with four handicapped areas at field level. Thee are two areas at the end of the first and third base lines. Seats are only $10.00 and there are food concessions and bathrooms nearby.
There are two concrete platforms directly behind home plate, right near the guy with the radar gun. A lift provides accessibility. The saeats cost $23.00 per person.
There is a third area, though, and it is not our favorite. Behind each
section of field boxes there isa small fence where three people can
sit. Spectators stand behind you, and often encroach. If the wheelchair
is nears the stairs, there can be an accident. We find it unpleasant, and
avoid these seats.
Our recommendation is the first base line section. It is right near the Mets' bullpen and the players come out and talk with fans. John Franco hosed down overheated fans during a double header and everyone enjoyed it.
One caveat: Do not expect to eat cheap. Prices at Shea are legendary.
The mens room has a standard large stall for accessibility. Since my son needs to be changed, we find it nearly impossible to use it. However, since my wife joins us, the attended women's bathroom is much better. Being a normal 14 year old, though, he is not too sure he wants to continue this practice. We have written the management about making some form of accommodation.
STADIUM FACTS:
Tenants: New York Mets
Year Opened: 1964
Capacity: 55,300
Surface: Grass
Accessible via Public Transit: Yes, From Manhattan, take the F Subway
from either Herald Square (34th St.) or Lexington Ave (by Central Park
East) and take to 21st St.-Queensbridge. Transfer to the 66 bus which
will take you to Shea Stadium.
Box Office Phone: (718) 565-4367
HANDY LINKS:
New York Mets: newyork.mets.com
New York Metropolitan Transit Authority: www.nyc.ny.us
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