Your experience here varies minute-to-minute. Parking is either a breeze or a nightmare depending…read moreon the temp staff controlling things. Once inside things are no less volatile... smmoth as silk on a Saturday but mayhem on a Tuesday. Steely Dan was worth the hassle, the elderly remnants of. Chicago were certainly not. Pro-tip, arrive early or risk getting caught in a vehicular and human bottleneck 20 minutes before showtime. Barely three stars.

I have fun but it's not the best place to see anything you actually wanna hear…read more I'm pretty sure I've been here throughout the years. I think my first concert was here but we got so high on the way down I only remember two songs from the opener and none of the trip. This most recent visit was Friday. They wouldn't let my wife bring in her purse. However they let someone bring in a larger one right before her. So she drew attention to this. They didn't care. She had to go buy a $10 clear bag. This really wouldn't have been an issue if it wasn't so inconsistent. Also like I know you can charge whatever you want for food and drink cuz it's your venue and all but should you?! Anyway lawn tickets aren't really worth it. It's like hey you sit outside and watch other people attend a concert.

We went to ser Phil Wickham here. The place, like any other arenas during a concert or any sporting…read moreevent is loud but the flow of traffic is good. There are enough security people and ushers to assist you so you shouldn't have any issues. There are food and drinks throughout the arena though you'll need a credit or debit card to make a purchase. It is definitely a good place to see an event.

Visited the Santander Arena this past weekend for an old school hip hop concert. I didn't even know…read morethe arena existed prior to my friend suggested this concert. After this show, I doubt I'd see another show here. The area is conveniently located across from a hotel, which is great if you're traveling to Reading, PA like we were from another city or state. Unfortunately I cannot review the parking situation, because with took a Lyft there. But it seemed like everyone parked away from the arena. All of the staff was extremely friendly. From the attendant that helped us find our seats to the nice lady who sold us the $15 deuce-deuce can I'd Trulys. It's really sad how ridiculous these arena prices arena! The seats at the Santander were horrible. Of course because it's a concert, everybody was dancing and having a great time, but the seats were wobbling and moving more than we were. I felt like I was going to end up in the floor! The sound system wasn't the best either. Most times, the music was completely overpowering the artist. For these two reasons, I doubt I'll be back. But the concert was great!

I had my first visit to the Trenton Thunder and I loved it! I went to a fundraiser in the club box…read moresuite. I was very affordable. There was a buffet and bar. The suite was large with lots of seating and tvs to watch other games. There were elevators that lead to the suite. No stairs and wheel chair accessible, The stadium was so well run. Best seats with a view outdoors or in suite. It's very clean and parking is only $5. The mascots were fantastic. Because the stadium is small the interacted with everyone who wanted to meet them. Camera crews were all over the park put kids on the big screen. Lots of on field games and fun for kids. I have only one suggestion on what to avoid, the funnel cake. I had two friends get it. They drop it into a fryer frozen. It is not a normal Funnel cake. It was so hard you couldn't eat it Thank you the suite crew for the hospitality. It really was a wonderful experience.

The Trenton Thunder ballpark is proof that smaller is often better. The park is compact, which…read moremeans every seat feels close to the action. You never need binoculars. You can hear the crack of the bat and the chatter from the dugout without straining. Baseball as it should be seen. The Delaware River runs right behind the outfield. On hot nights the breeze rolls in off the water. It cools the air, turns the place into something comfortable when the rest of New Jersey is sweating. That is not something you can engineer. That is geography being kind. Parking is easy. Five dollars. Cash only. Plentiful and close. In a world where stadium parking often feels like extortion, this is practically charity. The food is not just food. It is a catalog of local pride. Case's Pork Roll. Killarney's. Rita's Italian Water Ice. Raccoon Saloon. Alongside these sit Colbie's Southern Fried Chicken and Boomer's BBQ. If none of that calls to you there are still the old standards. Hot dogs. Pretzels. Popcorn. Nachos. The ballpark classics are covered. There is even a picnic area down the left field line for groups who want baseball and burgers in equal measure. The ballpark is easy to get to. Right on Route 29 by the riverfront. Quick access to 29, 129, I-195, and I-295. No mazes. No confusion. A night here is affordable, easy, and close to the event in every sense. Five stars.

If you're looking for a nice Family Night or Date Night or maybe even a YOU Night, this is it…read more Catch a ball game, eat some good (most bacon-themed) concessions, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow attendees. The place is small enough to feel home town friendly and the food is diverse enough for almost every palate. And the prices for the food and parking are INSANELY reasonable!

Amazing time the Christmas lights are a good show for the little ones worth it it was cold but…read moreworth it the kids had a blast food was great at a decent price if your the first one in the park you get a free hat

My friend and I came to Subaru Park for the second time yesterday for a Philadelphia Union game…read more This time we were in Section 132 row DD which is near the top of the corner with the river and bridge behind us. Last time we were on the video board side also in the corner upper rows. Directly opposite of where we sat last night. Both areas had great views of the field and for the most part we were able to watch the game without issues. When people and their kids were constantly getting up to let others through or kids just bored talking loud, playing loud videos, or moving around the stands without parents being parents, then there were problems which were at times difficult to deal with. Another issue which I did not even think to consider is that where we were, and having the river behind us, is that there were numerous flies making things irritating. Parking is in numerous lots throughout the area and all are cashless, so buy your pass before and get the code emailed to you to be scanned by the attendants. Police are plentiful directing traffic before and after the game. Subaru Park holds 20,000. There's plenty of bathrooms, multiple food stands (average food at high prices), and if you don't mind 24/7 cheering, the Sons of Ben section almost next to us will make you wonder how many sore throats there are the day after games. Some sections have signage specifically stating that they are standing allowed sections. The Sons of Ben sections also have signs saying you can expect to stand the whole game. Overall, we had a great time and are 2-0 with Union wins both games we attended. When we come back again, we'll be shooting for the video board side for our seats. No flies, less kids, not as much noise from the Sons of Ben (sorry, everyone) and less windy! Go Union! Ba-ba-baba-ba-ba-ba-ba....Heeeeeeyyy You! For about 20 minutes straight....

Yesterday was a perfect evening for a match. Cool air, sun setting during the first half, but…read moreunfortunately, Atlanta United took an L. I like that this stadium was designed for soccer matches rather than sharing with other sports. It's not overwhelming, easy to get to the vendors you want, the bathrooms are clean, no roof, and you can see everything happening on the pitch without looking up at the screen. The river/bridge is right behind one side with a nice view from behind the opposing team's supporter section. The parking lot can use some work but I'm sure that will come in time.

Palestra sounds like something from the mind of Big Pharma but in my humble opinion, there's not a…read morebetter place to watch basketball than the claustrophobic confines of The Palestra located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Opened in 1927, this ancient edifice (Greek for gymnasium) has cramped seating, narrow corridors and water closets that belong to the first half of the 20th Century. Is the brownish color scheme actual paint or the burnt-in nicotine stains from countless Depression-era Chesterfields? Who cares, the place wears it's scars and decrepitude well and is my favorite place to catch some hoops. Maybe the lack of amenities and strict focus on the game at hand that makes it a treat to explore this husk of a building untouched by modernity. Given the absence of amenities it's clear that the crowd is here for the game - definitely my kind of crowd. So talk to your doctor and see if Palestra might be right for you. Here's to another 97 years. Five stars with conviction.

A true old school venue! Still holds the old class charm but has some renovations to spiffy it up…read more The bathrooms deff need expanded when crowds are big. Overall it's a great historic venue

First off, lifelong METS fan, NY born and raised, although moved away decades ago ..so came here…read morefor a game just to mark it off on our stadium check list. Well...really really liked this stadium (:0) *fantastic kids section, big climbing wall! Hot dog launcher! *incredible selection off items at team store/-great marketing: Lululemon jackets/ leggings, extensive Montana West items, Hello Kitty/ Phillies Phanatics stuff, beautiful displays...spent over $400 with a military discount!!!!!! *decent food selection--great marketing with red and white sprinkles-er jimmies, as I was corrected! -- for the ice cream sundaes with clear plastic helmet lids to protect ice cream: a first!! *dedicated fans- interpret this as you may; wearing Phillies stuff and spent several Innings outside our seats by the kids/area/ RF/ bullpen area Can't think of any negatives (well, wanted a photo with the Phanatic!) but Let's Go Mets (!)

Parked in Lot P. Walked across the street to our entrance gate. Prepaid for parking with our game…read moreday tickets. Gates open 90 minutes the first pitch. We got to our seats right away and went shopping in the team store in section 134. The amount of Phillies gear is staggering! Our ushers were super friendly and very knowledgeable about the stadium and where to find what ever we needed. Thank you to the Phillies and staff for making our first return trip to Citizens Bank Park in nearly 20 years a great experience that our kids will never forget.