1878 - 1884 Closed

Lake Front Park II, Chicago

Also known as: Lake Front Park; Lake Park; Chicago Base-Ball Grounds

📍 Chicago, IL

Lake Front Park II was a baseball ballpark in Chicago, IL that hosted major league games from 1878 to 1884. It has also been known as Lake Front Park; Lake Park; Chicago Base-Ball Grounds. Home teams have included Chicago White Stockings.

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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: CHI03

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 5,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1882

📏 Field Dimensions

Lake Front Park II — Field Shape

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

LF Line 186ft Wall: 6 ft
Left Center 280ft
Center Field 300ft Wall: 6 ft
Right Center 252ft
RF Line 196ft Wall: 38 ft

This park has 5 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1878
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Last Used 1884
Total Years7 years

⚾ Teams Played

7 seasons
Chicago White Stockings 7 yrs

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Lake Front Park II at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Lake Front Park II in Chicago, IL from 1878 to 1884. It is also known as Lake Front Park; Lake Park; Chicago Base-Ball Grounds. Lake Front Park II carries the park ID CHI03. The park sits at an elevation of 585 feet. The site is at 41.883641, -87.623245.

Lake Front Park II's 1882 layout has a capacity of 5,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. Fence distances go left 186 feet over a 6-foot wall, left-center 280 feet, center 300 feet over a 6-foot wall, right-center 252 feet, and right 196 feet over a 38-foot wall. The data records 5 configurations over the park's life. In all, 7 team-seasons were played at Lake Front Park II, by the Chicago White Stockings (7 yrs). The team table runs from the 1884 Chicago White Stockings back to the 1878 Chicago White Stockings. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1880 Chicago White Stockings went 67-17, the best mark.

Lake Front Park II: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Lake Front Park II open?
Lake Front Park II hosted its first documented major league game in 1878 and its last in 1884.
Where is Lake Front Park II?
Lake Front Park II is in Chicago, IL.
Which teams played at Lake Front Park II?
Home clubs at this park include Chicago White Stockings.
Is Lake Front Park II still in use?
No. Lake Front Park II last hosted a major league game in 1884.
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