The Inside Scoop by our Local Expert
Though Wrigley Field has served many sports teams and been known under other names, since 1916 it has been best known as the home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. It is the second-oldest park in the major league behind Boston's Fenway Park. The seating capacity of Wrigley Field is about 41,000 fans, which makes it the fourth-smallest ballpark of the Major League.Wrigley Field is located in the residential Lakeview. But it's the many restaurants, bars, and shops in the area known as Wrigleyville that complete the package for the baseball aficionado. It has been the scene of some famous movies, including Blues Brothers, Bleacher Bums, and Rookie of the Year.