1880 - 1884 Closed

Bank Street Grounds, Cincinnati

Also known as: Union Athletic Park

πŸ“ Cincinnati, OH

Bank Street Grounds was a baseball ballpark in Cincinnati, OH that hosted major league games from 1880 to 1884. It has also been known as Union Athletic Park. Home teams have included Cincinnati Outlaw Reds, Cincinnati Red Stockings, and 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 39.121126, -84.536923
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Elevation 496 ft
Park ID: CIN03

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1884

πŸ“ Notes

CN1:1880; CN2:1882-83; CNU:1884

πŸ“… Years of Operation

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First Used 1880
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Last Used 1884
Total Years5 years

⚾ Teams Played

4 seasons

Bank Street Grounds at a glance

Bank Street Grounds served in Cincinnati, OH from 1880 to 1884, 5 years in all. It is also known as Union Athletic Park. Bank Street Grounds carries the park ID CIN03. The park sits at an elevation of 496 feet. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 39.121126, -84.536923. The configuration shown dates from 1884, with natural grass and an open-air design.

Bank Street Grounds was home to the Cincinnati Red Stockings (2 yrs), the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds (1 yr), and the Cincinnati Reds (1 yr). The team table lists the 1880 Cincinnati Reds at 21-59. In 1882, the home club was the Cincinnati Red Stockings, 55-25 on the season. In 1883, the home club was the Cincinnati Red Stockings, 61-37 on the season. The 1884 Cincinnati Outlaw Reds went 69-36 while playing home games here. The best record by a home club was the 1882 Cincinnati Red Stockings at 55-25; the worst, the 1880 Cincinnati Reds at 21-59.

Bank Street Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Bank Street Grounds open?
Bank Street Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1880 and its last in 1884.
Where is Bank Street Grounds?
Bank Street Grounds is in Cincinnati, OH.
Which teams played at Bank Street Grounds?
Home clubs at this park include Cincinnati Outlaw Reds, Cincinnati Red Stockings, and Cincinnati Reds.
Is Bank Street Grounds still in use?
No. Bank Street Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1884.