Old Veterans Stadium

Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia was home to the National League Phillies from 1971 until 2003. The stadium was part of a larger sports complex located south of downtown Philadelphia adjacent to Interstate 95 at Broad Street. The end came quickly for Veterans Stadium.  During the summer of 2004, fans were treated with live action views of the stadium’s demolition site as city workers carted away stadium debris. Although the former site of Veterans Stadium is now a parking lot, the Phillies ballclub and City of Philadelphia have included several markers and monuments recognizing the lost ballpark.  The entrance to parking area, Lot T, is a good place to start. A state historical marker pay tribute to significant milestones of Veterans Stadium. A granite marker sits in the former location of home plate . A granite marker sits in the former location of home plate . The same is true for the pitchers mound, now flattened, which also resides in a Lot U driving lane. The Phillies have marked the former location of each bases as well. The granite marker for third base provides baseball fans the unique opportunity of parking their cars atop the spot where Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt once roamed the hot corner.  Let me just say what a thrill it was to park my car there.  A tip for those who want to experience the same thrill – arrive early.