If you attend a baseball game and don’t take a selfie, were you even there?
There’s no question that a selfie can be a fun souvenir of your visit, as well as something you can share on social media during the game. To take a good selfie, you want a decent light source, the right pose, and the perfect backdrop. At any ballpark you visit, it’s important to spend some time assessing your backdrop options so that you choose the right one.
Here are five perfect places to snap a selfie at Grainger Stadium in Kinston.
1. Wood Ducks Concourse Graphics
One of the many endearing things about Grainger Stadium is the Wood Ducks signage on display throughout the ballpark. The various examples of branding are stylish and fun — so much so, that they’re enjoyable to see wherever you walk. Plus, while team branding isn’t unique to this facility, how it appears at Grainger Stadium often has a creative twist. Namely, there are various places around the park where you’ll find Wood Ducks graphics on the concourse itself. If you’re the type of person who enjoys varying your selfie angles, crouch down, hold your phone high above you, and get a memorable selfie.
2. Field-Level Seats
Although the field-level seats at Grainger Stadium didn’t quite make the cut when I wrote about my five favorite things at this Carolina League ballpark, they’re a feature that I really enjoy. Just two rows deep, they offer a distinctive feel; I can’t think of many other ballparks that have only two rows of seats in an entire section. When it comes to a selfie, these seats are appealing because of just how close they get you to the field. Thankfully, there isn’t netting in front of them, which means that if you’re the type of fan who wants to get a selfie with a player, it will be exceedingly easy in this area. Sit on the wall with your back to the field and the player beside/behind you to make it seem like you’re BFFs.
3. Mother Earth Pavilion
The Mother Earth Pavilion did make my list of favorite things at Grainger Stadium, and I expect it’ll make your list once you visit, too. It’s one of the nicest ballpark bar areas I’ve come across in my travels. Where selfies are concerned, this area is ideal because it’s one of the highest points in the park. Visit the pavilion’s upper level, position yourself along the railing at the front with your back to the field, and snap away. Your elevated position will allow you to get a lot of the field in view behind you, which will do a good job of painting a picture of your visit.
4. Giant Baseballs
If you like getting a selfie before you enter a ballpark, there’s a clear choice at Grainger Stadium. Several giant baseballs are scattered around the plaza in front of the ballpark, and they’re a perfect photo op. While you might see families sitting on the balls while others take their photos, these baseballs can work well for selfies, too. Whether you crouch in front of one, sit atop it with your phone held high, or stand far enough away that an entire baseball is visible behind you, you’ll have a good backdrop that celebrates America’s pastime.
5. Municipal Stadium Plaque
There are plenty of good reasons to visit Grainger Stadium. If you’re an enthusiast of baseball history, the ballpark’s age should appeal to you. Grainger Stadium opened in 1949, making it one of the oldest facilities in affiliated baseball. This year is marked on a plaque behind home plate, but there’s another detail that may interest you. You’ll see that the plaque honors “Municipal Stadium,” which represents a unique bit of trivia. Although the ballpark technically had that name when it was built, it almost immediately became known as Grainger Stadium.
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