1884 - 1893 Closed

League Park I, Cincinnati

Also known as: Cincinnati Base Ball Grounds ; Western Avenue Grounds

📍 Cincinnati, OH

League Park I was a baseball ballpark in Cincinnati, OH that hosted major league games from 1884 to 1893. It has also been known as Cincinnati Base Ball Grounds ; Western Avenue Grounds. Home teams have included Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Red Stockings.

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📍 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 39.116854, -84.535505
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Elevation 488 ft
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Park ID: CIN04

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 86 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1893

📝 Notes

CN2:1884-89; CIN:1890-93

📏 Field Dimensions

League Park I — Field Shape

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

LF Line 375ft
Left Center 371ft
Center Field 413ft
Right Center 380ft
RF Line 285ft

This park has 10 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1884
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Last Used 1893
Total Years10 years

⚾ Teams Played

9 seasons
Cincinnati Reds 4 yrs Cincinnati Red Stockings 5 yrs

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League Park I at a glance

Major league games were played at League Park I in Cincinnati, OH from 1884 until 1893. It is also known as Cincinnati Base Ball Grounds ; Western Avenue Grounds. In box scores the park is coded CIN04. League Park I stands 488 feet above sea level. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 39.116854, -84.535505.

As configured in 1893, the park has natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 86 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 375 feet, left-center 371 feet, center 413 feet, right-center 380 feet, and right 285 feet. The data records 10 configurations over the park's life. League Park I was home to the Cincinnati Red Stockings (5 yrs) and the Cincinnati Reds (4 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1885 Cincinnati Red Stockings (63-49); the latest is the 1893 Cincinnati Reds (65-63). The best record by a home club was the 1887 Cincinnati Red Stockings at 81-54; the worst, the 1891 Cincinnati Reds at 56-81.

League Park I: Frequently Asked Questions

When did League Park I open?
League Park I hosted its first documented major league game in 1884 and its last in 1893.
Where is League Park I?
League Park I is in Cincinnati, OH.
Which teams played at League Park I?
Home clubs at this park include Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Red Stockings.
Is League Park I still in use?
No. League Park I last hosted a major league game in 1893.
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