Petco Park named most walkable ballpark in MLB
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Petco Park is once again the most walkable ballpark in Major League Baseball, according to Walk Score
Why it matters: In 1998, the Padres successfully pitched voters on building a downtown home that would be "more than a ballpark."
- By at least one metric, it's paid off, as Petco Park has grown into a celebrated venue that has anchored the redevelopment of East Village into a pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhood.
By the numbers: The Padres' home ranked alone at the top of the league with a 96 Walk Score, one year after it tied with Fenway Park for the top ranking.
How it works: Walk Score rates walkability based on pedestrian friendliness and proximity to amenities. Population density and road metrics are also considered.
- A score of 69 or above does not require a car and reflects how easy it is to walk to a location or use public transportation. A "walker's paradise" is a score of 90 or above.
State of play: The rest of southern California made good on its car-centric reputation, with Angel Stadium scoring a 49 and Dodger Stadium a 34, third from the bottom.