1876 - 1879 Closed

Avenue Grounds, Cincinnati

πŸ“ Cincinnati, OH

Avenue Grounds was a baseball ballpark in Cincinnati, OH that hosted major league games from 1876 to 1879. Home teams have included Cincinnati Reds.

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πŸ“ Location & Overview

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City Cincinnati
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State OH
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.142878, -84.546470
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Elevation 480 ft
Park ID: CIN02

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1879

πŸ“ Notes

first Ladies Day (1876)

πŸ“… Years of Operation

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First Used 1876
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Last Used 1879
Total Years4 years

⚾ Teams Played

4 seasons

Avenue Grounds at a glance

Avenue Grounds in Cincinnati, OH was first used in 1876 and last used in 1879, a span of 4 years. In box scores the park is coded CIN02. Elevation is listed at 480 ft. The site is at 39.142878, -84.546470. The configuration shown dates from 1879, with natural grass and an open-air design.

Avenue Grounds was home to the Cincinnati Reds (4 yrs). The 1876 Cincinnati Reds went 9-56 while playing home games here. The team table lists the 1877 Cincinnati Reds at 15-42. The 1878 Cincinnati Reds went 37-23 while playing home games here. The 1879 Cincinnati Reds went 43-37 while playing home games here. The best record by a home club was the 1878 Cincinnati Reds at 37-23; the worst, the 1876 Cincinnati Reds at 9-56.

Avenue Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Avenue Grounds open?
Avenue Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1876 and its last in 1879.
Where is Avenue Grounds?
Avenue Grounds is in Cincinnati, OH.
Which teams played at Avenue Grounds?
Home clubs at this park include Cincinnati Reds.
Is Avenue Grounds still in use?
No. Avenue Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1879.