Explore Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles
Welcome to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles and one of the crown jewel ballparks of Major League Baseball. Nestled into the heart of Charm City, Camden Yards has a unique charm that is best experienced by attending an O’s game. And make sure to get some seafood while you’re in town as well.
Baltimore Orioles
Established: 1954
American League East
Ballpark: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (opened 1992)
When the St. Louis Browns relocated to Baltimore prior to the 1954 season, the team rebranded as the Orioles and moved into Memorial Stadium, which also served as the home of the NFL’s Baltimore Colts from 1947-83. Construction on Camden Yards began in ‘89, with the Orioles moving into their new ballpark for the ‘92 season.
Camden Yards was the first in a wave of retro-designed ballparks that opened across MLB in the 1990s and 2000s. That’s why the Orioles touted it as “The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball” for its 20th anniversary in 2012, then again for its 30th anniversary in ‘22.
The ballpark’s skyline provides an opportunity to see buildings throughout Downtown Baltimore. But the most noteworthy architectural feat is that the B&O Warehouse -- which was constructed sometime between 1899 and 1905 -- was incorporated into the ballpark’s design and sits along Eutaw Street beyond the right-field wall.
The backdrop of the city and the historic warehouse make Camden Yards’ view tough to beat.
“This is a ballpark I came to growing up several times just to watch games, because it was that ballpark. It was the bucket-list item,” O’s president of business operations Catie Griggs said in September 2024. “It’s incredible. This is truly one of the ballparks within Major League Baseball.”
In December 2023, the Orioles and the State of Maryland finalized a 30-year lease agreement to keep the team at Camden Yards for the long term.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards location (via Google Maps)
Orioles' schedule
Orioles' roster
333 West Camden Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Capacity: 44,970
Dimensions: left field, 333 feet; center field, 400 feet; right field, 318 feet
Park factors (2024)
100 = league average
Runs: 98 | Homers: 93 | Hits: 103
The Orioles made a significant change to their dimensions ahead of the 2022 season, when they opted to push back the left-field wall. It made the ballpark more friendly to pitchers after it had served as a homer haven for hitters in the years prior.
However, the O’s felt the move overcorrected the issue, leading to the decision to slightly pull the wall back in ahead of the 2025 season. The new wall sits in front of the previous one, although it’s not quite as shallow as the original dimensions.
Unique Characteristics
As previously mentioned, the historic B&O Warehouse is the feature of Camden Yards that stands out most. Various businesses are based in the warehouse, while the Orioles also have a team store on the ground floor that can be accessed via entrances on both sides.
Eutaw Street, which runs parallel on the ballpark side of the warehouse, is available to walk year-round, including during games at Camden Yards. There are vendors selling food, drinks and merchandise up and down the street when the O’s are playing. It’s a must-visit spot for fans coming in from out of town.
Home runs that land on Eutaw Street during games are commemorated with bronze plaques.
The picnic area beyond left-center field features tables and statues of the six men who have entered the Baseball Hall of Fame as Orioles: Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer, Eddie Murray, Earl Weaver and Cal Ripken Jr.
There’s also a rooftop bar on top of the batter’s eye in straightaway center field where fans can hang out during a game. Limited seats are available.
In January 2025, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved $135 million in bond financing for Camden Yards that will go toward a new sound system and video board. Those features are expected to be installed ahead of the ‘26 season.
Concessions
Ask any O’s fan where to eat at Camden Yards and their first answer is likely to be Boog’s BBQ, the barbeque stand located on Eutaw Street named after former Orioles first baseman Boog Powell. Not only are the pit beef and pit turkey sandwiches delicious, but Powell has been a frequent visitor at the location over the years.
The majority of concession stands are located behind the seating areas, and most traditional ballpark items are available for purchase, such as hot dogs, chicken tenders, popcorn, peanuts and more.
The Orioles also started to host locally owned restaurants as permanent vendors during the 2024 season. The list is available here.
Mascots
The Oriole Bird can be found walking around the ballpark, and he often will stand on top of either dugout at various points in a game. He’ll also dance with fans during the seventh-inning stretch, when John Denver’s “Thank God I'm a Country Boy” is played. That song has been a stretch tradition for the O’s dating back to the Memorial Stadium days in the 1970s.
The Oriole Bird has served as the team’s official mascot since hatching out of an egg at Memorial Stadium on April 6, 1979.
In May 2023, the O’s introduced Mr. Splash, the team’s chief hydration officer who uses a hose to spray fans in the “Bird Bath” splash zone. It was a player-inspired promotion that stemmed from the team’s water-inspired celebrations used during the ‘23 and ‘24 seasons.
The “Bird Bath” began in Section 86, but it expanded to both Sections 84 and 86 in 2025.
Local attractions/ Food and drink
Sightseers will want to check out Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, which is filled with shops and places to visit. The National Aquarium is located there and well worth a trip. The Maryland Science Center and the Baltimore Museum of Industry are also fun experiences.
For baseball fans, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum is located within walking distance of Camden Yards. It’s a great experience and an incredible tribute to one of the sport’s legends, who was born in Baltimore.
As for popular places to eat, among the city’s staples are Jimmy’s Famous Seafood and Iron Rooster. Baltimore’s brewery scene includes the trio of Checkerspot Brewing Co., Pickett Brewing Company and Wico Street Beer Co, all close to the Camden Yards area.