1885 - 1891 Closed

West Side Park, Chicago

Also known as: Congress Street Grounds; Loomis Race Track; Loomis Street Park

📍 Chicago, IL

West Side Park was a baseball ballpark in Chicago, IL that hosted major league games from 1885 to 1891. It has also been known as Congress Street Grounds; Loomis Race Track; Loomis Street Park. Home teams have included Cuban Stars East, Chicago Colts, and 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 41.874902, -87.660903
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Elevation 588 ft
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Park ID: CHI06

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1891

📝 Notes

CHN:1891(M/W/F)

📏 Field Dimensions

West Side Park — Field Shape

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

LF Line 216ft Wall: 12 ft
RF Line 216ft Wall: 12 ft

This park has 7 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1885
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Last Used 1891
Total Years7 years

⚾ Teams Played

7 seasons
Cuban Stars East 1 yr Chicago Colts 1 yr Chicago White Stockings 5 yrs

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West Side Park at a glance

West Side Park served in Chicago, IL from 1885 to 1891, 7 years in all. It is also known as Congress Street Grounds; Loomis Race Track; Loomis Street Park. In box scores the park is coded CHI06. The park sits at an elevation of 588 feet. On a map, West Side Park sits at 41.874902, -87.660903.

West Side Park's 1891 layout has natural grass and an open-air design. From home plate it is 216 feet to the left-field line (a 12-foot wall) and 216 feet to the right-field line (a 12-foot wall). 7 configurations are on file for West Side Park. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Chicago White Stockings (5 yrs), the Cuban Stars East (1 yr), and the Chicago Colts (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1925 Cuban Stars East back to the 1885 Chicago White Stockings. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1885 Chicago White Stockings went 87-25, the best mark.

West Side Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did West Side Park open?
West Side Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1885 and its last in 1891.
Where is West Side Park?
West Side Park is in Chicago, IL.
Which teams played at West Side Park?
Home clubs at this park include Cuban Stars East, Chicago Colts, and Chicago White Stockings.
Is West Side Park still in use?
No. West Side Park last hosted a major league game in 1891.
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