1888 - 1894 Closed

South End Grounds II, Boston

Also known as: Grand Pavilion; Walpole Street Grounds; Union Baseball Grounds; Boston Baseball Grounds

📍 Boston, MA

South End Grounds II was a baseball ballpark in Boston, MA that hosted major league games from 1888 to 1894. It has also been known as Grand Pavilion; Walpole Street Grounds; Union Baseball Grounds; Boston Baseball Grounds. Home teams have included Boston Beaneaters.

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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 42.336836, -71.087769
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Elevation 11 ft
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Park ID: BOS03

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 8,500 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 80 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1894

📏 Field Dimensions

South End Grounds II — Field Shape

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

LF Line 250ft
Left Center 430ft
Center Field 415ft
Right Center 392ft Wall: 40 ft
RF Line 255ft Wall: 40 ft

This park has 7 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1888
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Last Used 1894
Total Years7 years

⚾ Teams Played

6 seasons
Boston Beaneaters 6 yrs

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South End Grounds II at a glance

South End Grounds II in Boston, MA was first used in 1888 and last used in 1894, a span of 7 years. It is also known as Grand Pavilion; Walpole Street Grounds; Union Baseball Grounds; Boston Baseball Grounds. The park ID used in the data is BOS03. Elevation is listed at 11 ft. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 42.336836, -71.087769. As configured in 1894, the park has a capacity of 8,500, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 80 feet behind the plate. The outfield runs left 250 feet, left-center 430 feet, center 415 feet, right-center 392 feet over a 40-foot wall, and right 255 feet over a 40-foot wall. 7 configurations are on file for South End Grounds II.

South End Grounds II was home to the Boston Beaneaters (6 yrs). The 1888 Boston Beaneaters went 70-64 while playing home games here. In 1889, the home club was the Boston Beaneaters, 83-45 on the season. The team table lists the 1890 Boston Beaneaters at 76-57. The team table lists the 1891 Boston Beaneaters at 87-51. The team table lists the 1892 Boston Beaneaters at 102-48. In 1893, the home club was the Boston Beaneaters, 86-43 on the season. The best record by a home club was the 1892 Boston Beaneaters at 102-48; the worst, the 1888 Boston Beaneaters at 70-64.

South End Grounds II: Frequently Asked Questions

When did South End Grounds II open?
South End Grounds II hosted its first documented major league game in 1888 and its last in 1894.
Where is South End Grounds II?
South End Grounds II is in Boston, MA.
Which teams played at South End Grounds II?
Home clubs at this park include Boston Beaneaters.
Is South End Grounds II still in use?
No. South End Grounds II last hosted a major league game in 1894.
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