That's because the past 10 years or so have seen numerous changes in the stadium, effectively turning an outdated building on its way out of existence into a modern stadium that is capable of lasting at least another 15-20 years.
In fact, Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino is hopeful it will last even longer.
"We've repaired the concrete and the waterproofing so we can have Fenway Park for another 30 or 40 more years," he said back in May when unveiling the latest round of renovations.
Those renovations are set to come to an end after the following winter, when John Henry's 10-year plan will be fully realized in time for the park's 100th anniversary in 2012.
With so many changes, the experience of Fenway Park has been improved a number of ways — but which is your favorite?
Perhaps the most drastic change was the addition of seats atop the Green Monster. Though they were added before the 2003 season, they remain some of the toughest tickets in town. Clearly, the novelty of sitting on top of the iconic 37-foot wall has not worn off.
From a comfort standpoint, new seats were added for the 2010 season, new seats with cupholders were added while the old-school grandstand seats were modernized with some springs.
There's also been a ton of air added to the ballpark, with the expansion of concourses on the first and third base sides as well as behind the bleachers. What were formerly cramped, hot and somewhat gross places to schlep through are now open to the air with plenty of space to breathe. In opening up that space, there's been more room for concession and beer stands.
A more subtle yet rather huge change was the removal of the green wall that once stood behind the bleachers. Though it could no longer support those Red Dog billboards, the removal of the walls opened up the entire ballpark.
In terms of drastic changes, the one that is second only to the Green Monster seats is the removal of the glass in the .406 club. For 15 years, the luxury section of seats behind the plate was separated from the rest of the ballpark thanks to giant plates of glass. In 2005, however, the glass was smashed, creating a much more cohesive crowd at Fenway in the new EMC club. With that change came the State Street Pavilion, which gives fans a bird's-eye view from high above the infield.
Speaking of the upper deck, seats were added in left field for the new "Coca-Cola Corner," and the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck offers a unique experience out by the retired numbers and Pesky's Pole.
The additions have not been limited to within the park, either, as Lansdowne Street was reworked to have expanded sidewalks and more trees. That's opened up some room for Game On! and Bleacher Bar to open up within Fenway's walls.
There have been some changes that fans might not have even noticed but have definitely benefited from, most notably the new draining system in the field. The system was installed in 2005, and there's no official count on how many rainouts have been prevented by it, but it has definitely saved a lot of fans from some last-minute changes of plans.
And though these weren't exactly structural changes, the ownership group has increased the use of Fenway Park for concerts, soccer matches and some ice hockey action. In doing so, it opened up a new chapter in the long history of the park.
All in all, it makes those "New Fenway Park" proposals seem like ancient history, as the original ballpark looks prepared to stand for the next 20 years.
There have been many changes to Fenway Park, but which is your favorite? Share your thoughts below.
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