PGE Park is one of the multi purpose stadiums in Portland. It hosts baseball, American Football as well as soccer. SW Morrison Street is one of the main avenues that flanks this block-full of games arena on the west of downtown Portland. It is also one of the oldest stadiums in the US and has been renovated only a decade ago in 2001. It has a long history and since 1925, it has hosted events like greyhound racing, as well as seen the world's biggest football crowds.

Events scheduled in the later part of 2010 include face-offs between home team Beavers against Las Vegas in October 2010. The events also include football games where the Timbers take on Puerto Rico Islanders in the first week of September 2010. Most matches are contained within the April - September period, as climate can become hostile for proper playing conditions post October as the temperatures start dipping below 30.

A large number of special events hosted in the PGE Park grounds include baseball camps all through the peak season in Portland. While visiting, you can find the prospective seats for yourselves if you plan to visit a match hosting one of the home teams. If you are eager on Football matches and want to support the home teams, the top level and far back seats, and centerline seats on the lower levels are your choices.

Seating charts are divided into the Timbers and Beavers for football and baseball respectively. The football seating has 3 levels and a general admission seating arrangement. The Beavers seating for baseball is Club Seats, Infield, Outfield and General Admission. Ticket rates vary as per seating type with a general admission, outfield and infield priced at $8, $11.50 and $14.50 respectively.

Hey, guys, are you fans of Portland Timbers? If so, when you come up to Portland, how can you miss out PGE Park! And if you are lucky, your visit may fall on the soccer season and you will encounter the games hosted by Timbers! Attractive, right? Now take advantage of your Portland's tour and enjoy a good day at this upgraded stadium in the sunshine!

PGE Park Overview

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/stadium-renovation

PGE Park, now renamed as Jeld-Wen Field, is home to Portland Timbers and boasts itself as a multi-purpose stadium which never limits itself to soccer/basketball games. Though the capacity is not large, this cute little stadium still captures the spotlights from the visitors and fans for full-service facilities, exciting games, stunning court and great location to access.

PGE Park sits on a preferred location in a rectangular block encircled by several major streets in Downtown Portland, including Southwest Morrison Street, Southwest Salmon Street, Southwest 20th Avenue, and Southwest 18th Avenue. The physical location of the entrance is at 1844 Southwest Morrison.

The I-405 Freeway, locally known as the Stadium Freeway, runs three / four blocks away and puts PGE Park in an easily accessible location for visitors coming from north and south. In addition, just next to the stadium stands the Multnomah Athletic Club building, from the north windows of which the full view of the field is just handy. Across Southwest Morrison Street from the main entrance is situated TriMet's MAX Light Rail station which delivers passengers to the field and runs extra services on event or game days for the convenience of the fans. Plan your trip to PGE Park by taking TriMet? Check the website below to get fully prepared.

Taking TriMet to PGE Park

http://trimet.org/timbers/

As each MAX train is only available for 350 passengers, visitors have to be prepared for a good wait, particularly on games days. Given this, frequent patrons and sophisticated visitors prefer to drive to the field, avoiding the risk of getting stuck at the station and late for the games. Concerning this factor, we are going to offer you a guide on fuel-efficient driving routes to the venue. First let's locate PGE Park on the map:

PGE Park on Google Maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=45.521007,-122.691193&spn=0.009051,0.019076&z=16&source=embed

- For visitors coming from South, take I-5 North towards I-405 exit 299B which runs to City Center/US-26 West. Veer onto I-405 North at exit 1A. Via exit 2A, merge onto Salmon Street and proceed towards PGE Park. Take a slight right onto Southwest 14th Avenue and veer left onto Southwest Taylor Street. Take a right onto Southwest 18th Avenue. Turn left and merge onto Southwest Morrison Street towards the Field.

- If you are driving from North, take I-5 South towards I-405 exit 302B which extends to Beaverton/US-30 West. Veer onto I-405 South via exit 302B. Stay on I-405 South and exit at 2A towards Burnside. Continue driving to 15th Avenue and take a right onto Southwest Morrison Street. Stay driving west on Morrison Street to the stadium.

- For drivers traveling from East, stay on I-84W and take I-5 South. Choose the exit to City Center/Morrison Street and veer right slightly onto Morrison Bridge. Proceed straight and take the left ramp onto Southwest Washington Street. Take a slight left onto Southwest 13th Avenue, and then turn right onto Southwest Morrison Street. Stay straight and stop at 1844 SW Morrison Street.

- For visitors coming from West, the direction will be much easier. Take US-26E and exit at Canyon Road to PGE Park. Merge onto Southwest Jefferson Street and take a slight left onto Southwest 20th Avenue towards the stadium.

For more info about parking at PGE Park, please browse the website below:

Parking & Directions of PGE Park

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/parking-directions

PGE Park, now named as Jeld-Wen Field, is a multi-use stadium located almost centrally in Downtown Portland, Oregon. Built in 1926, the stadium underwent a series of renovation which cost nearly $31 million in late 2010, and new and cutting-edge amenities have been brought in to meet the standards of Major League Soccer.

PGE serves as the home to the Portland Timbers. Each season, the throng of people flood to the Field for an energetic and authentic in-match atmosphere. After the renovation, this stadium benefits the fans with maximum fun and experience: cheerful, intimate and top-notch. The exciting Timbers matches, passionate crowd and stunning Portland sunshine are ready to quench your thirst for an unbeatable day, how about you? Now get geared up and be a part of the excitement from the every beginning!

Before your setting out, make sure to check the game schedule of PGE Park. Currently, the 2011 Timbers schedule has been posted online, starting from March 19 to October 22. You can find the clear calendar on:

2011 Timbers Schedule

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/schedule

For your convenience, listed below is the games calendar for April through June 2011. Keep an eye on it and check out whether there is any interesting you or matching your schedule.

Thursday, April 14, 8 pm: Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire

Sunday, April 17, 3 pm: Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas

Saturday, April 30, 7:30 pm: Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake

Friday, May 6, 7:30 pm: Portland Timbers vs. Philadelphia Union

Saturday, May 21, 8 pm: Portland Timbers vs. Columbus Crew

Sunday, May 29, 2 pm: Portland Timbers vs. DC United

Saturday, June 11, 7:30 pm: Portland Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids

Sunday, June 19, 7 pm: Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls

- Season Tickets

Securing tickets for Timbers matches is a little challenging, as you may find tickets are often sold out at the box offices. Sophisticated fans know well that season tickets will help a lot, not only for savings, but also for the convenience. Season ticket holders can enjoy a lot of benefits, like receiving discounted rates at the box office windows, exclusive gifts, access to exclusive club and a maximum of 5 additional match tickets at discounted price. However, 2011 Timbers season tickets have been sold out. You can sign up on Portland Timbers website and join in the waiting list for 2012 season tickets. To grab your opportunity for 2012 season tickets, call 503-553-5555 or email to ticketsales@portlandtimbers.com.

- 5-Game Plans

Never mind if you have missed the great offer of season tickets, for there are still several ways to enjoy the awesome Timbers matches at PGE Park with savings, 5-Game plan, for instance. This ticket program is quite suitable for fans in a busy schedule looking for any five fun-packed nights April through October. The plans include C, D, E and F types. Pick out the one that goes best for your schedule or includes the matches you won't want to miss for this season.

- Half Season Plans

Do regret that you can not attend each match at PGE for this summer! However, there is a smart way to secure the seats for a few of the most remarkable matches - trying Half season ticket plan! The Timbers Half season plan has two types, A and B, and the holders can receive discounts off the box office price, get a dedicated service reception, accept the tickets via email for free, and secure the same seat for each game included in the plan. The price of Half season ticket package starts at $21 per match. For inquiry and reservation, please call 503-553-5555 or email to ticketsales@portlandtimbers.com.

More info about specific categories, seating charts and pricings of 5-Game plans and Half season plans, please visit:

Mini Plans

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/tickets?quicktabs_2=2

- Single-Game Tickets

If you are so unlucky that all ticket packages are sold out for 2011 season, you have to buy single day ticket for your favorite match or your scheduled day. Regularly, there are two ways to order/purchase tickets for single game or event at PGE Park: one is visiting the box office and the other is dealing with the third party ticket sellers.

Tickets for all PGE Park events are available at any box office window and the sale begins two hours prior to the event. Will Call Tickets can be purchased via 503-553-5555, and picked up at the box office window two hours ahead the ticketed event.

In case of sellout at the box offices, visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets from the third party, such as the ticket brokers. Today there are a mass of tickets brokers online, among which the most reliable and reputable ones include ticketmaster.com, Gotickets.com, theseats.com and just a few to name here. Tickets available on these websites are often attached with a small sum of fees, while the services and friendly refund policies enhance your experience and convenience. You can check the websites below for your next purchase of PGE Park's tickets.

PGE Park/Jeld-Wen Field Tickets on Ticketmaster

http://www.ticketmaster.com/JELDWEN-Field-tickets-Portland/venue/123065

On Gotickets.com

http://www.gotickets.com/venues/or/pge_park.php

On theseats.com

http://www.theseats.com/venues/pge-park-tickets.aspx

A fan of the Portland Timbers? Want to have close contact with these footballers? Then there is nothing better than working at PGE Park (before the 2011 MLS season, the stadium was renamed Jeld-Wen Field from PGE Park).

Located in downtown Portland, just off I-405, Jeld-Wen Field is an outdoor stadium, as home to MLS Portland Timbers. Although the stadium is owned by the City of Portland, it is managed by Peregrine, LLC - the entity that owns Portland Timbers.

Jeld-Wen Field and the Portland Timbers offer a variety of job positions and an equal job opportunity for every job-hunter. They are always looking for good, industrious people to fill these open positions.

Unfortunately, there are currently no job openings at the Jeld-Wen Field. If you want to be informed of job opportunities as they are available, apply for Future Notification. Remember to check mark off boxes that say "notify me" and make sure your email address is correct to guarantee notification. You can find detailed info about Future Notification on this page:

Future Consideration Notification / Update

http://mls.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobskey.cfm?s=timbers

The Jeld-Wen Field always lists and updates their job openings on the following page. This page not only provides positions for Jeld-Wen Field and the Portland Timbers, but also offers job opportunities for other teams of Major League Soccer (MLS), including Columbus Crew, Chicago Fire Soccer, New England Revolution, D.C. United, Red Bull New York and more. For more info, check this page:

Major League Soccer (MLS) and Its Teams Jobs

http://mls.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/default.cfm

Jeld-Wen Field and the Portland Timbers also provide non-paid job opportunities for interns. However, there are no positions available currently as well. For more employment inquires with Jeld-Wen Field's housekeeping department only, you can contact Brian Kennedy at bkennedy@portlandtimbers.com. If you want to learn more about employment inquiries with Jeld-Wen Field's concession staff, contact David Thorne at david.thorne@centerplate.com.

In addition to job opportunities for individuals, Portland Timbers and Jeld-Wen Field also provide a lot of partnership opportunities. There is a variety of partnership, co-marketing and unique business-growth entertainment options. From branding to promotional campaigns and internet advertising, they offer plenty of opportunities to obtain valuable exposure for your company in front of the most passionate fans in MLS. They can also create a custom-designed strategy that can meet your needs and deliver results. To learn more info on partnership opportunities, contact Ryan Brach at 503-553-5432 or send email to rbrach@portlandtimbers.com.

Corporate Partnerships

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/corporate-partnerships

Although there are no current openings available, you can have a close contact with the stadium by getting involved in Jeld-Wen Filed programs. In an effort to support sustainable development, Jeld-Wen Field continually upholds green programs and products throughout the complex. To become involved in Jeld-Wen Field's green programs, contact a member of the Green Team. These members are listed below:

- Brian Kennedy - Liaison for Jeld-Wen Field and OSD, with the responsibilities including training event and post event housekeeping crew to process recycled materials and monitoring the program

- Andrea Tolonen - Responsible for training GS staff and familiarizing the personnel with the program

- Sierra Smith - Front office contact, assisting Brian with sponsorship & OSD elements

- Becky Jones - Post event crew lead and program monitor, responsible for process recycled materials

There are several ways to learn more about these programs. One way is to listen to public address announcements made during the stadium events. Or stay up to date with info posted on this page:

Jeld-Wen Field Environmental Services

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/environmental-services

Open in 1926, PGE Park is a versatile stadium located in Portland, Oregon. For the 2011 Major Soccer season, the stadium went through a big renovation. The newly renovated stadium features more space on the east and south sides, with new seating areas and new amenities. Before the 2011 MLS season, the stadium was also renamed Jeld-Wen Field from PGE Park. The "new" stadium will make its debut on April 14, 2011.

Jeld-Wen Field is an outdoor stadium, serving as home to MLS Portland Timbers and Portland State University Vikings football. Seated on a rectangular block in downtown Portland, the stadium borders the northwest and southwest districts of the city between 20th and 18th Avenues on Morrison Street. It is just located off I-405.

Due to its location, driving would be a convenient way to get to the Jeld-Wen Field. For those who choose to drive to the stadium, equip yourself with parking info to make your journey more enjoyable.

Parking is limited at and around the complex. There are seven local parking lots serving the needs of Jeld-Wen Field guests, but many of them are a bit far from the stadium. These seven lots include:

- Lot 1: SW 21st Avenue

- Lot 2: 21st and Morrison

- Lot 3: 21st and Taylor

- Lot 4: 15th and Yamhill

- Lot 5: 18th and Alder

- Lot 6: 17th and Morrison

- Lot 7: 10th and Yamhill (Please note this lot is only for season ticket holders. The parking rate is $85 a year, including a one-stop MAX pass)

After coming to the stadium, follow the directional signs to the parking lot. You also can turn to the stadium staff. In addition to aforementioned parking lots, there are also some other parking options in the nearby area as great alternatives.

1) City Center Parking just owns several parking garages near the stadium. The locations are listed below.

- 1602 SW Taylor - Lot Code: 104

- 1717 SW Madison - Lot Code: 230

- SW 15th and Taylor - Lot Code: 249

- 1630 SW Morrison Street - Lot Code: 283

- 1515 SW Morrison - Lot Code: 291

- SW 16th and Taylor - Lot Code: 286

- 1634 SW Alder - Lot Code: 196

- 1926 W Burnside - Lot Code: 285

- 649 SW 17th Avenue - Lot Code: 169

Monthly parking is available at all these parking lots. But you need to fill out a monthly parking application online first. These garages are taking part in the Drive Green program. If you drive a hybrid vehicle, you may be entitled to enjoying a discount on your monthly parking.

Drive Green Program

http://www.citycenterparking.com/content/drive-green

Monthly Parking Application

http://www.citycenterparking.com/forms/upark-monthly-parking-application

City Center Parking offers a variety of payment options, including electronic funds transfer, automatic credit card processing and paying on-line. Payment may be also made by check or either mailed to their office. Of course, you can also make payment at the lot for your convenience.

Mailing Address: PO Box 8219, Portland, Oregon 97207-8219

If you have more questions, call 503-221-1666. To learn more about payment methods, visit this page:

Payment Methods for City Center Parking

http://www.citycenterparking.com/content/payments-and-cancellation

2) Street parking is also available in surrounding neighborhoods like Goose Hollow and Northwest District Association, but it has very strict regulations. For instance, parking is permitted in the Goose Hollow neighborhood for only two hours.

3) During each Timbers home game, there are more than 18,000 fans and parking near Jeld-Wen Field is scarce. So a better parking option is to park your car in the downtown area. There are more than 20,000 parking spaces including off-street parking and on-street parking available in the downtown Portland. You can find detailed downtown Portland parking information on this page:

Downtown Portland Parking Information

http://www.portlandonline.com/keepportlandmoving/index.cfm?a=161339&c=42123

If you are parking in the downtown area, you can take advantage of Express Bus Service to the stadium at SW Morrison & 5th or Morrison & 10th. Buses usually run frequently 1.5 hours before and after each game. Following the match, you should go across the street from the stadium entrance to catch the bus back downtown to your parking lot.

Bike parking is also available at Jeld-Wen Field. If you ride a bike to the stadium, you can park your bike on SW Morrison Street close to the intersection with SW 18th Avenue. Your bike will be guarded throughout the game by stadium staff. However, there are a limited number of spaces available for non season ticket holders. So come early. To explore more info about season tickets, click here:

Season Tickets for PGE Park (Jeld-Wen Field)

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/tickets

The PGE Park is one of the busiest places while you are on a visit to the hotels in Portland Oregon. Quite a number of events take place here and there is always a need for a schedule to control the most interesting events here. This is because of the time factor for you and me to have a share of all what exists in this wonderful park.

1. Fan appreciation Weekend-all about kids day

This is the day when the American Family Insurance Kids Sunday join the park. Kids who are the ages of 12 and below will have free food prior to the first pitch.

Kids here will also be able to enjoy playing autograph moments, pre-game catch on the field, face painters, game promotions, balloon artists and many others which will be presented by the family center.

http://www.pgepark.com/stadium/eventschedule/

2. The fan Appreciation Weekend-Super give Away

The fans of 1903 who will be the first ones will receive a calendar presented to them by the PGE. The Home Run Derby Mondays will also be on the move. Its main purpose is showing your skills at the MLB 2K9. The top scorer secures a position in the finals which are normally held on Mondays.

http://www.pgepark.com/stadium/bigevents/

The PGE park is a must visit for any sports fan who is visiting Portland. Easily accessible from almost any downtown Portland lodging, it is a favorite haunt of many of the local sports fans. The PGE Park was recently renovated for 38.5 million dollars in 2000-2001.

It is a multi-purpose stadium that is used for more than one sport. If you go to Portland, can get to see many different sports happening at the PGE Park. It is home to the Portland Beavers professional baseball team and the Portland Timbers professional soccer team, who are also a member of the United Soccer Leagues First Division.

Other than these two high profile teams, there are also other smaller local teams that find a home at the PGE Park. That includes the Portland State University Football team and the Portland women's soccer program. The park also witnesses a number of high school football matches come every fall.

PGE tickets for different events can be found both online and at physical locations.

1. Buy from the box office

http://pgepark.com/pagebank/index.html?id=113

The PGE Park Box office is open during the season, which spans from April to August. It is located at the 20th and Morrison plaza at the stadium itself. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5 pm. Other than this, the box office also opens for two hours before each event.

2. Buy from ticketmaster outlets

You can buy PGE park tickets from the various ticketmaster outlets that are scattered all over the city.

3. Buy ticket over the phone

http://www.pgepark.com/tickets/generalinfo/

http://www.ticketmaster.com

Ticketmaster and PGE Park, both allow buying tickets over the phone. Their current and updated phone numbers are on their respective websites

4. Buy tickets online from ticketmaster.com

http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=PGE+Park&search.x=0&search.y=0

All major PGE park events can be found at ticketmaster.com

5. Buy from other online places

Stubhub.com

http://www.stubhub.com/pge-park-event-tickets/

Ticketluck.com

http://www.ticketluck.com/venues/Pge-Park/index.php

Coastocoasttickets.com

http://www.coasttocoasttickets.com/venues/PGE_Park.shtml

Northsidetickets.com

http://www.northsidetickets.com/pge_park.html

Gotickets.com

http://www.gotickets.com/venues/or/pge_park.php

Teamonetickets.com

http://www.teamonetickets.com/seating-chart/pge-park-map.html