Durham Bulls Athletic Park – DBAP

The DBAP is mainly known as the home to the Durham Bulls, a triple-​A baseball team currently affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. The park also hosts events like World Beer Fest and the ACC Baseball Championship.
The park opened in 1995, back when the Bulls were a single-​A team. In 1998, they moved up to triple-​A and the park received its first round of upgrades. Since then, the park has been renovated and upgraded regularly, with the most recent series of upgrades in 2014 for the Triple-​A All-​Star Game.
I’m mostly happy with the upgrades and renovations to the park. One of my favorite additions is Jackie’s Landing, which is home to the 42 Bar — a great place to grab a beer and not miss any game action; it’s pretty similar to the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck at Fenway Park. For food, I really like the Triangle Eatery, over on the 1^st base side. The Triangle Eatery serves up the most interesting food available, including the Bulldog — a hot dog wrapped in bacon, cheese, and a pretzel bun.
Long lines are still an issue, but the park has added a lot of TVs and more food options to attempt to mitigate the problem.
One area of neglect in the park are the restrooms, or at least the men’s restrooms. I think these were built as cheap as possible, and don’t feature a lot of hands-​free modern conveniences.

Baseball talent gets a five star rating. Facilities a four star rating. Food and beverage selection a three star rating and bathroom attentiveness a one star rating. What a shame. Couldn’t have a better group of athletes to watch play ball and see many with the ability to perform at the next level. The park is fabulous. The only thing that drags it all down is the staff and their non caring attitude. The song should say «they don’t care if you ever come back». No urgency no manners, no paper towels in the men’s room from four dispensers during five games. Saw the opener during the rain after being lied to on the phone that the game is still on without delay (lie). Saw the last game of the season. No improvement in personnel or bathroom cleanliness. What a shame. Could be memorable for better reasons. GREAT BASEBALL THOUGH.

I have have been to the DBAP many times. We went to bark in the park, several games, and a special 4^th of July game with fireworks. We love this place and always have a great time. They have many food options, drinks galore, and a play area for kids. The only dislike I have is parking can be a little hectic at times.
We came here for Bark in the Park recently and had a absolute blast! Tickets are always a great price and the games are so much fun. For bark in the park they have many dog related vendors, volunteers to watch your dog so you can grab a beer or food, lots of freebies, buffet, and you get to bring your pooch! We left with free dog toys, coupons, and lots of dog treats.
They have a large video screen located in the outfield to get all the deets about the game. You can tweet the Durham bulls while your at the game and get your picture up there if your lucky. The mascot Wool E. Bull throws shirts in between innings and rides a cool go cart. I’s my favorite place to be in Durham!

A shout out to the great staff working in the bull pen at this evenings game! I hate admitting that I didn’t ask the woman for her name, but she was a middle aged African American woman who went above and beyond this evening with her customer service skills! Thank you ssooooo much for a great experience!

We did a company gathering here and had a great time the food was OK nothing spectacular. Burgers dogs chicken macaroni and cheese I would say the chicken was the best. Most of the staff was great but some of the staff was so not engaged.
I had young kids with me and I really did not like that you had to pay to play on the playground. :(
The ballpark in general is beautiful.

I really liked this park. Our group had an outing there to celebrate completion of bootcamp. We reserved one of their patios and it included food and a hat. The reserved section where they sat us was directly in the sun. It was extremely hot and humid that day, but the baseball hats helped.
The park set up a buffet style area with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, Mac n cheese, and baked beans. The food did not look appetizing in fact I skipped it after a few others complained how bad it was. I guess you can’t expect much from ballpark food. I decided to venture to the food court and bought a slice of Papa johns pizza. There were a lot of options in the court and they even had a nice area to eat without the sun.
The park looks brand new and the fireworks show was amazing. There’s plenty of parking options around the park and if you want to hang out after there are a few bars near the park.

Gorgeous stadium, awesome food options, nearby parking (at $ 5), reasonable ticket prices … such a win-​win!
Milo & I came to a recent «Bark in the Park» event & had a blast!
I love all the signage on the outfield & the large video board is so clear & bright.
Friendly & helpful employees.

[Dog Friendly on certain days! Their setup for «bark in the park» is really great — they section off part of the seating for people with their dogs (must buy a ‘bark in the park’ ticket and enter through a specific gate). We’ve been a few times with our dog, they’ve got vendors set up, kiddie pools for doggies to get drinks of water, and one time they even had a misting station to keep dogs cool. This is becoming popular and busy, so if you have a skiddish dog it might not be the best atmosphere. If you’re comfortable leaving your dog with someone, they have volunteers who ‘dog sit’ while you go to the non-​dog parts of the stadium to get food/​drink.]
I’ve been to my share of games (sans dog) and it’s really a great evening. Cheaper than a movie ticket, and it some ways more entertaining. Food/​drink options are actually really good for a stadium — local restaurants have setups here along with the stadium-​run stands. There’s plenty of entertainment between innings, and it’s not terribly loud if you want to have a conversation instead of watching the game. It makes a pretty good date, actually. I’ve even rented out the terrace area for a party — catering prices and service are good as well. Everyone who lives in the triangle should make it to a Bull’s game at least once, even if baseball isn’t your thing.

Went to my first game a while back and enjoyed it. I really like this park partly because I play at the old park as my home park with Nccu baseball. The place is a great location for a team and gets a great turn out for games.

A great evening stop on a short trip to Durham.
We came to see a game and had a little table right behind the right field wall to watch the festivities. I couldn’t help but think that I’ve been to pro stadiums that weren’t as nice as this. I was fortunate enough to come on food truck night where about 7 of the cities best food trucks parked outside the outfield and you could run between them and eat until you couldn’t walk well. There’s a bar down the right field line along with an area for the kids.
The most interesting thing was the bar up above the tall wall in left field. If I get back I’d want to spend a game there. The drinks were about half the price of where we ended up, the view was great, and they had all 3 home runs bounce up there!

Great field and stadium for a minor league team, not a bad seat in the house! Seems that everyone was having a great time. Lots of different food and drink options. There is also a kids play area. Tickets free for military and 20% off in the gift shop!

Baseball fan or not, this is an awesome place to hang out! They put on a great show for all of the games. There are so many choices for food and beer too. On Thursdays they have certain snacks and soda for $ 1. They also have theme nights, fireworks and giveaways sometimes. There is not a bad seat in the house and its very cool to sit in a stadium in Downtown Durham. The stadium itself is very nice and updated. Not to mention there are so many places around to visit before or after the game. Bulls games are one of my summer staples!

They don’t make movies about just any minor league baseball team and there’s a reason for that. The Durham Bulls are the reigning champions at home and away. The stadium is modern and offers vegetarian ballpark delights. I can’t help but get a Rita’s custard with sprinkles and a veggie burger or hot dog every time I visit. There are plenty of bonus days, with reduced ticket or concession prices, that make this park an accessible and fun outing for all ages. The Durham Bulls and their ballpark are truly the heart of this city.

This is my absolute favorite place in Durham! They have the best ballpark I’ve ever been to (minor and major league) with some of the best food you’ll find around town. This last time I went, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they were now brewing their own beer! Imagine that! The only minor league ballpark to be doing this and it’s right in my own backyard. And, the food! The food is so good at this stadium it’s worth just going to eat even if you don’t like baseball. They have a HUGE beer selection also. If you live within an hour of this ballpark and you haven’t been yet, you truly are missing out. Get out to a game today!

Take me out to the ball game…
I’ve been here a number of times now, and frankly, it’s a cool place to hang out and see a professional (AAA) game. The seats in right field are not my favorite due to the direct sunlight and late afternoon/​early evening sun being in one’s eyes. I do like the seating along the first and third base lines, from at the field to the back row, it’s all an excellent view, it’s shaded, it’s easy to take pictures and the crowd is MOSTLY respectful. There have been a few jerks in the crowd now and then but once they’ve had a talking to about how they are making the game less enjoyable for the folks around them, they generally cut the BS.
Great family friendly venue for peanuts, cracker jacks and home runs!

It’s not Spring/​Summer to me until I have been to a Bulls game. I don’t think you even need to like baseball to enjoy yourself here but it does help if you do. Sections 200 – 208 are the best in my option because they are covered from the sun/​rain and will run you about $ 10. Most all seats are stadium style with cup holders for your beer. There is an outfield section 124 – 134 that are cheaper– $ 7, closer to the playground for the kids and is a good option if you don’t mind being blinded by the sun. Friday nights they have a fireworks show after the game and if you are cheap like me they have $ 1 concessions on Thursdays that include Bright Leaf Hot Dogs, soda, and popcorn. This year they are featuring three nights of Bark in the Park (May 6^th, Jun 3^rd Aug 12^th) where you can bring your four-​legged friends. Two years ago the Stadium went through a $ 19 million transformation that included my new favorite feature, the 42 Bar. A covered outdoor bar that you can sit at and still see the game. New for this year is the Bull Durham Beer Co. The new craft brewery is the only beer company located at a Minor League Baseball stadium, and the DBAP will become one of just a few sports venues in the country to brew beer on-​site. They plan to first offer their Lollygagger Kolsch and Water Tower Wheat around the end of May, followed by a more diverse selection of seasonal beers as the year progresses. I can’t get more excited about this! Also new for this year is the East Coast Bat Co. They will begin making their hand-​crafted baseball bats on-​site at the stadium. You will have the opportunity to see the process in-​person every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Bulls home game. If you are a die-​hard fan of the sport Durham Bulls games are carried on 620 AM. I like to listen to the game while I watch it so I know what the heck is going on. If you haven’t been to a game yet round up the kids and/​or friends and check out the DBAP as it celebrates its 20^th Anniversary!

Our Durham ballpark was renovated last year and let me tell you, they did a fabulous job! The Durham Bulls baseball team and ballpark holds a special spots in any Durhamites heart. Enjoying a baseball game was one of the first activities I did after moving to Durham three years ago. Not only are the tickets affordable but the ticketing staff is friendly and every year Living Social offers a $ 5 deal as well. Many of the local businesses in Durham have season tickets and since there are so many games during the season, it’s usually possible to even grab a free pair if you know the right people.
My favorite night to enjoy a game is Thursday night: $ 1 concessions! I recommend you start out the night with a beer and wait until a couple innings in to get food – otherwise you’ll be waiting in a long line for hot dogs, popcorn or french fries. Beers run about $ 7 but you’ll definitely be able to find a couple quality drinks – not just Bud! Mascot Wool E. Bull and the Bull Durham Racers always put on a great show and keep the audience entertained. If you can’t make it out to a Thursday game, Friday’s are also great as they have fireworks each night. Street parking is very limited but try parking downtown and walking or pay $ 5 for a parking garage. While there are a handful of places to eat at Tobacco Campus, I suggest eating closer to downtown and making a reservation if possible, everyone comes out for the Bulls games!
The DBAP is a great place to get a group of friends together, enjoy some beautiful Carolina weather or watch the diamond cutters perform to Taylor Swift! Make sure you check out their food truck rodeos, fan fest night and their bark night!

Beautiful field. I love how affordable and accessible the games are. The bars and foods in and out of the ball park are a great addition to the atmosphere. I like the there are vegetarian options and also grass fed beef! I’m impressed by this because it’s pretty rare to see at a ball park. Games are fun and entertaining no matter what day of the week you attend.

This review is for the renovation. That PNC Triangle Club is pretty sweet. With the summer we’ve had, that Triangle Club was much appreciated. Fortunate enough to have been given tickets for our family to enjoy the Triangle Club, we experienced their all-​you-​can-​eat buffet of southern-​style banh mi, hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings, salad and dessert bar along with fountain soda, popcorn and peanuts. There’s also a bar for adult beverages and plenty of big screens to catch games and updates of your favorite MLB team.

Beautiful venue for a baseball game! Good sight lines, food, and brews. A Durham landmark and a must visit.