Lake Front Park II
Also known as: Lake Front Park; Lake Park; Chicago Base-Ball Grounds
Location & Overview
- City
- Chicago
- State
- IL
- Country
- US
- Park ID
- CHI03
- Coordinates
- 41.883641, -87.623245
- Elevation
- 585 ft
Park Characteristics
- Capacity
- 5,000
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- Roof Type
- Open Air
- Years of Operation
- 1878 - 1884
Field Dimensions
Configuration from 1882
| Position | Distance (ft) | Wall Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Left Field Line | 186 | 6 |
| Left Center | 280 | - |
| Center Field | 300 | 6 |
| Right Center | 252 | - |
| Right Field Line | 196 | 38 |
This park has 5 configurations throughout its history.
Teams That Played Here
2 team-seasons
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | Chicago White Stockings | NL | 62 | 50 | 0.554 |
| 1883 | Chicago White Stockings | NL | 59 | 39 | 0.602 |