1915 - 1952 Closed

Braves Field, Boston

Also known as: Bee Hive

📍 Boston, MA

Braves Field was a baseball ballpark in Boston, MA that hosted major league games from 1915 to 1952. It has also been known as Bee Hive. Home teams have included Boston Braves, Boston Bees, and Boston Red Sox.

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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 42.353233, -71.119465
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Elevation 26 ft
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Park ID: BOS08

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 37,106 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1952

📏 Field Dimensions

Braves Field — Field Shape

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

LF Line 337ft Wall: 19 ft
Left Center 355ft
Center Field 370ft Wall: 10 ft
Right Center 355ft
RF Line 317ft Wall: 10 ft

This park has 38 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1915
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Last Used 1952
Total Years38 years

⚾ Teams Played

43 seasons
Boston Braves 33 yrs Boston Bees 5 yrs Boston Red Sox 5 yrs

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Braves Field at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Braves Field in Boston, MA from 1915 to 1952. It is also known as Bee Hive. The park ID used in the data is BOS08. Elevation is listed at 26 ft. On a map, Braves Field sits at 42.353233, -71.119465.

The configuration shown dates from 1952, with a capacity of 37,106, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate. In feet, the dimensions panel reads 337 to the left-field corner, wall 19, 355 to left-center, 370 to dead center, wall 10, 355 to right-center, and 317 to the right-field corner, wall 10. The data records 38 configurations over the park's life. Braves Field was home to the Boston Braves (33 yrs), the Boston Bees (5 yrs), and the Boston Red Sox (5 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1915 Boston Braves (83-69); the latest is the 1952 Boston Braves (64-89). Home clubs ranged from 91-62 (the 1948 Boston Braves) to 38-115 (the 1935 Boston Braves).

Braves Field: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Braves Field open?
Braves Field hosted its first documented major league game in 1915 and its last in 1952.
Where is Braves Field?
Braves Field is in Boston, MA.
Which teams played at Braves Field?
Home clubs at this park include Boston Braves, Boston Bees, and Boston Red Sox.
Is Braves Field still in use?
No. Braves Field last hosted a major league game in 1952.
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