Richmond County Bank Ballpark
Staten Island, NY
Team: Staten Island Yankees
Affiliation: New York Yankees
Capacity: 6,886
League: New York Penn
Completed: 2001

Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George (no kidding ... that's the full name) is a nice, impressive ballpark, especially for the New York-Penn League.  But, allow me to cut straight to the chase.  The view is unbeatable. 

It would be nice enough to sit and enjoy the Staten Island Ferry and other large boats passing by from time to time, but the real treat is the view one gets of Manhattan across the bay.  Unfortunately, the day I was there, it was very hazy, and I only saw a vague silhouette of that skyline from the park (I could see it much better on the early stages of the ferry ride there). 

The stadium itself is pretty standard.  With the exception of an exterior that looks like a ferry station and that features giant sails over the main entrance, there aren't nearly as many stylistic touches as the park's cousin, Keyspan Park in Brooklyn, has.  Still, the concessions are above average, and there are some nice tributes to Yankee baseball. 

Bottom Line:  An above average park with an outstanding setting.  

The water provides a nice view, but the haze on this day obstructed a fabulous vista

You can just barely make out the skyline here, but I've been told on a clear day, the view is fantastic!

Boats like this one are a common sight throughout the game

Here's a closer look at the skyline that makes RCBB a special place