1884 - 1884 Closed

Dartmouth Grounds, Boston

Also known as: Union Park

📍 Boston, MA

Dartmouth Grounds was a baseball ballpark in Boston, MA that hosted major league games from 1884 to 1884. It has also been known as Union Park. Home teams have included Boston Reds.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Boston
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State MA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 42.316513, -71.100641
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Elevation 66 ft
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Park ID: BOS02

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 4,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 75 ft Backstop

Configuration from 1884

📝 Notes

BSU

📏 Field Dimensions

Dartmouth Grounds — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 274ft
Left Center 365ft
Center Field 325ft
Right Center 295ft
RF Line 274ft

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1884
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Last Used 1884
Total Years1 year

⚾ Teams Played

1 season
Boston Reds 1 yr

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Dartmouth Grounds at a glance

Dartmouth Grounds in Boston, MA was first used in 1884 and last used in 1884, a span of 1 year. It is also known as Union Park. Dartmouth Grounds carries the park ID BOS02. Elevation is listed at 66 ft.

On a map, Dartmouth Grounds sits at 42.316513, -71.100641. The configuration shown dates from 1884, with a capacity of 4,000, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 75 feet behind the plate. From home plate it is 274 feet to the left-field line, 365 feet to left-center, 325 feet to center field, 295 feet to right-center, and 274 feet to the right-field line. Dartmouth Grounds was home to the Boston Reds (1 yr). In 1884, the home club was the Boston Reds, 58-51 on the season.

Dartmouth Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Dartmouth Grounds open?
Dartmouth Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1884 and its last in 1884.
Where is Dartmouth Grounds?
Dartmouth Grounds is in Boston, MA.
Which teams played at Dartmouth Grounds?
Home clubs at this park include Boston Reds.
Is Dartmouth Grounds still in use?
No. Dartmouth Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1884.
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