In 2006, the Los Angeles Dodgers will embark upon the second phase of a multi-year improvement plan for Dodger Stadium.

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This year's construction project will include replacing the physical seats within the primary seating bowl utilizing the stadium's original color palette; repairing and conducting maintenance on the concrete and structure within the seating bowl area; and introducing a traditional yet modern "box" seat concept within the baseline seating area.

In an effort to continuously improve the fan experience at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers recently broke ground on a new park and picnic area outside Dodger Stadium’s Loge Level. The project will be ready for public access by Opening Day, and includes:

• Multiple seating areas with tables
• Food and beverage areas
• 20 palm trees
• Five (5) 75-80-year old mature olive trees
• Water fountain element
• Other plantings indigenous to Dodger Stadium historic landscaping

Please check back for frequent photo gallery updates on the progress of this new and exciting project.

2006 Off-Season Plans

This year's Dodger Stadium restoration project will be completed before Opening Day. Some of the improvements include:

• 50,000 seats replaced



• Seating bowl returned to the original color palette: yellow, light orange, turquoise and sky blue



• Box seating added to baseline area, improving sightlines, adding legroom and introducing a table amenity



• Pavilion seating returned to original light orange



• Stadium bowl concrete repaired, resurfaced and refinished

The 1960s • Architect Emil Praeger adopts Mid-Century Modern design for ballpark • Stadium views reveal a breath-taking vista of downtown Los Angeles to the south; green, tree-lined Elysian hills to the north and east; and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond • Original stadium color scheme light clay pastels: yellow, light orange, turquoise and sky blue • View 1960s image » The 1970s • Replacement of wooden seats with plastic seats, saturating the existing colors • Pavilion seating becomes orange and yellow • Dugout Level seats remain with alternating rainbow trim color pattern • View 1970s image » The 1980s • Pavilion seating altered to include yellow and blue • Outfield wall a more saturated blue • View 1980s image » The 1990s • New construction of the Dugout Club as part of a limited renovation • Pavilion seating changes to orange and blue • Outfield wall becomes Dodger Blue • Luxury Suites added to the club level • Suite and Dugout Club levels add silver to overall color palette • State-of-the-art grass field installed; warning track rubberized • View 1990s image » 2005 • The first phase of a multi-year improvement plan is completed • LED Ribbon board added across the entire facade of the Loge Level • New construction of 1600 seats along both baselines • Dugouts expanded and enhanced • Return to a dirt warning track • View 2005 image »

Browse all our Restoration photos: Launch March Gallery 3 » NEW!! Launch March Gallery 2 » Launch March Gallery 1 » Launch February Gallery » Launch January Gallery » Launch November Gallery » Launch October Gallery » Dodger Stadium through the Years Launch Gallery » Looking for a piece of Dodgers history? Here's your chance to own a piece of the team by buying your very own seats! Makes a great gift for that Dodgers fan in your life. Available at every price range, the full season plan lets you be there for every great moment of the 2006 season! Get the same great seat for all Dodger home games. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced plans for the second phase of their multi-year plan for ongoing improvements at Dodger Stadium. The multi-million dollar off-season construction project will include replacing the physical seats within the primary seating bowl utilizing the stadium's original color palette; repairing and conducting maintenance on the concrete and structure within the seating bowl area; and introducing a traditional yet modern "box" seat concept within the baseline seating area. Read the full release »