1894 - 1914 Closed

South End Grounds III, Boston

Also known as: South Side Grounds

📍 Boston, MA

South End Grounds III was a baseball ballpark in Boston, MA that hosted major league games from 1894 to 1914. It has also been known as South Side Grounds. Home teams have included Boston Braves, Boston Rustlers, Boston Doves, and 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 42.336859, -71.087692
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Elevation 11 ft
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Park ID: BOS05

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 11,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 80 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1914

📏 Field Dimensions

South End Grounds III — Field Shape

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

LF Line 275ft Wall: 6 ft
Left Center 435ft Wall: 20 ft
Center Field 386ft Wall: 6 ft
Right Center 440ft Wall: 10 ft
RF Line 235ft Wall: 20 ft

This park has 21 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1894
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Last Used 1914
Total Years21 years

⚾ Teams Played

18 seasons
Boston Braves 1 yr Boston Rustlers 1 yr Boston Doves 4 yrs Boston Beaneaters 12 yrs

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South End Grounds III at a glance

South End Grounds III served in Boston, MA from 1894 to 1914, 21 years in all. It is also known as South Side Grounds. South End Grounds III carries the park ID BOS05. South End Grounds III stands 11 feet above sea level. On a map, South End Grounds III sits at 42.336859, -71.087692.

The characteristics panel (1914 configuration) lists a capacity of 11,000, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 80 feet behind the plate. The outfield runs left 275 feet over a 6-foot wall, left-center 435 feet over a 20-foot wall, center 386 feet over a 6-foot wall, right-center 440 feet over a 10-foot wall, and right 235 feet over a 20-foot wall. 21 configurations are on file for South End Grounds III. In all, 18 team-seasons were played at South End Grounds III, by the Boston Beaneaters (12 yrs), the Boston Doves (4 yrs), the Boston Braves (1 yr), and the Boston Rustlers (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1912 Boston Braves back to the 1894 Boston Beaneaters. Home clubs ranged from 93-39 (the 1897 Boston Beaneaters) to 44-107 (the 1911 Boston Rustlers).

South End Grounds III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did South End Grounds III open?
South End Grounds III hosted its first documented major league game in 1894 and its last in 1914.
Where is South End Grounds III?
South End Grounds III is in Boston, MA.
Which teams played at South End Grounds III?
Home clubs at this park include Boston Braves, Boston Rustlers, Boston Doves, and Boston Beaneaters.
Is South End Grounds III still in use?
No. South End Grounds III last hosted a major league game in 1914.
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