1872 - 1882 Closed

Newington Park, Baltimore

πŸ“ Baltimore, MD

Newington Park was a baseball ballpark in Baltimore, MD that hosted major league games from 1872 to 1882. Home teams have included Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Canaries, and Baltimore Marylands.

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πŸ“ Location & Overview

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City Baltimore
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State MD
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.307192, -76.640809
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Elevation 195 ft
Park ID: BAL02

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1882

πŸ“ Notes

BL1:1872-74; BL4:1873; BL2: 1882

πŸ“… Years of Operation

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First Used 1872
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Last Used 1882
Total Years11 years

⚾ Teams Played

5 seasons

Newington Park at a glance

Newington Park served in Baltimore, MD from 1872 to 1882, 11 years in all. In box scores the park is coded BAL02. Newington Park stands 195 feet above sea level. The site is at 39.307192, -76.640809. Newington Park's 1882 layout has natural grass and an open-air design. Newington Park was home to the Baltimore Canaries (3 yrs), the Baltimore Orioles (1 yr), and the Baltimore Marylands (1 yr).

In 1872, the home club was the Baltimore Canaries, 35-19 on the season. In 1873, the home club was the Baltimore Marylands, 0-6 on the season. The 1873 Baltimore Canaries went 34-22 while playing home games here. The 1874 Baltimore Canaries went 9-38 while playing home games here. The 1882 Baltimore Orioles went 19-54 while playing home games here. The best record by a home club was the 1872 Baltimore Canaries at 35-19; the worst, the 1874 Baltimore Canaries at 9-38.

Newington Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Newington Park open?
Newington Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1872 and its last in 1882.
Where is Newington Park?
Newington Park is in Baltimore, MD.
Which teams played at Newington Park?
Home clubs at this park include Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Canaries, and Baltimore Marylands.
Is Newington Park still in use?
No. Newington Park last hosted a major league game in 1882.