Giants may reopen park to fans in ’21

Baer writes to fans detailing efforts for safe environment

Opening Day at Oracle Park isn’t scheduled to take place until April, but the San Francisco Giants have already developed plans to reopen the ballpark to the general public when it’s safe to do so.

In a letter to Giants fans published to the team’s social media channels on Monday, CEO Larry Baer said the organization can “see a pathway to welcoming our fans back to Oracle Park” during the upcoming season.

Baer acknowledged the team, the city of San Francisco and the state of California continue to grapple with the uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, but also laid out details regarding changes fans can expect when they’re permitted to return to Oracle Park.

The Giants have been in regular contact with local and state officials since the beginning of the pandemic and did not allow fans into the park at any point during