Wrigley Field Demolition Plan That Will Satisfy Every Cubs Fan

Wrigley Field is old and crumbling. Even though this is a fact that all Cubs fans can agree on, they still don’t want it touched. Not one brick. Not one leaf or vine of ivy. I admit that I used to feel the same way—until the first time that I walked into Fenway Park. 

Drastic changes need to take place to Wrigley Field before it reaches protected national landmark status; changes that will preserve the best aspects of the ball park for future generations, while improving on its deficiencies. A balance is needed between saving its beauty and increasing its revenue streams.

The real question, therefore, becomes: How can this be accomplished without alienating a rabid fan base?

Step 1 

The field and the outfield, from foul pole to foul pole, must remain the same. The field, bricks, ivy, bleachers and scoreboard need to be left completely untouched.

Step 2

Remove the marquee from the front entrance and preserve it.

Step 3

Demolish the rest.

This solution preserves everything fans love about the Wrigley experience while improving on all of the aspects that they hate. No one enjoys navigating the tiny, depressing concourse, or the time it takes to make it from the upper deck out to the street. No one enjoys sitting behind the obstructions nor the crumbling concrete walkways, nor the limited hot dog and nacho menu. Add to this list the black slime, which stems from a lack of modern kitchen space.

In the new Wrigley Field, all of this can be remedied. A multiple-level, underground complex could be created for proper training and rehabilitation facilities, clubhouses and kitchens. 

Above ground, the new Wrigley Field could be a triple-decker stadium, increasing potential ticket sales. There could be space for restaurants, bars and memorabilia shops—all of which would add revenue and increase the Ricketts’ ability to achieve their stated goal of fielding a team that can win the World Series.

The final step is to reattach the marquee above the new entrance, and then you’re ready for business.  Oh, and the troughs can stay, too.  Anyone who’s waited in a restroom line at Soldier Field will happily agree.