Dodger Stadium – A Time Capsule in the Hills of Chavez Ravine

Stadium Stories: Dodger Stadium – A Time Capsule in the Hills of Chavez Ravine

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A California Icon Since 1962

Tucked into the hills of Chavez Ravine, Dodger Stadium opened in 1962 and remains the oldest Major League ballpark west of the Mississippi. It’s not just a baseball venue — it’s a Los Angeles landmark, offering panoramic views of palm trees, mountains, and the downtown skyline.

A Stadium Built to Last

Built during a wave of suburban expansion, Dodger Stadium was designed to be earthquake-resistant and future-proof. With its pastel seats and clean, mid-century design, it’s one of the few stadiums that hasn’t needed a major overhaul to stay iconic — it just is.

Upgrades over the years (like the centerfield plaza and video boards) have modernized it, but the original charm remains untouched.

Moments That Shaped a Franchise

• Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965 — one of the most dominant in history.

• Kirk Gibson’s dramatic walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series.

• Fernando Valenzuela’s rookie season that sparked “Fernandomania.”

• 2020 World Series title — a championship decades in the making.

Dodger Stadium has been the backdrop for decades of legends, including Jackie Robinson, Clayton Kershaw, and Vin Scully behind the mic.

Quirks and Character

• Set into a hillside, the stadium entrances are located at different levels depending on your seat.

• The color-coded seating — yellow, light blue, and red — gives it a retro vibe.

• It’s one of the few stadiums where fans arrive late and leave early, yet the atmosphere during big games is electric.

Commemorate Your Chavez Ravine Moment

Whether you saw a no-hitter, caught a Friday night fireworks show, or just took in your first game with a Dodger Dog in hand, mark the memory with a FanStub built for one of baseball’s greatest stages.