1871 - 1871 Closed

Lake Front Park I, Chicago

Also known as: Union Base-ball Grounds

📍 Chicago, IL

Lake Front Park I was a baseball ballpark in Chicago, IL that hosted major league games from 1871 to 1871. It has also been known as Union Base-ball Grounds.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Chicago
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State IL
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 41.883641, -87.623245
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Elevation 585 ft
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Park ID: CHI01

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 7,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1871

📏 Field Dimensions

Lake Front Park I — Field Shape

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

LF Line 375ft Wall: 6 ft
RF Line 375ft Wall: 6 ft

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1871
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Last Used 1871
Total Years1 year

⚾ Teams Played

No team records found for this ballpark.

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Lake Front Park I at a glance

Major league games were played at Lake Front Park I in Chicago, IL from 1871 until 1871. It is also known as Union Base-ball Grounds. Retrosheet's park code for it is CHI01. The park sits at an elevation of 585 feet. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 41.883641, -87.623245. Lake Front Park I's 1871 layout has a capacity of 7,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. The field measures 375 feet to the left-field line (a 6-foot wall) and 375 feet to the right-field line (a 6-foot wall).

Lake Front Park I: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Lake Front Park I open?
Lake Front Park I hosted its first documented major league game in 1871 and its last in 1871.
Where is Lake Front Park I?
Lake Front Park I is in Chicago, IL.
Is Lake Front Park I still in use?
No. Lake Front Park I last hosted a major league game in 1871.
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