1902 - 1911 Closed

Palace of the Fans, Cincinnati

Also known as: League Park III

📍 Cincinnati, OH

Palace of the Fans was a baseball ballpark in Cincinnati, OH that hosted major league games from 1902 to 1911. It has also been known as League Park III. Home teams have included Cincinnati Reds.

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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 39.116804, -84.535870
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Elevation 489 ft
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Park ID: CIN06

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 12,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop

Configuration from 1911

📏 Field Dimensions

Palace of the Fans — Field Shape

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

LF Line 360ft Wall: 10 ft
Left Center 418ft Wall: 20 ft
Center Field 400ft Wall: 20 ft
Right Center 375ft Wall: 20 ft
RF Line 450ft Wall: 4 ft

This park has 10 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1902
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Last Used 1911
Total Years10 years

⚾ Teams Played

10 seasons
Cincinnati Reds 10 yrs

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Palace of the Fans at a glance

Major league games were played at Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati, OH from 1902 until 1911. It is also known as League Park III. Retrosheet's park code for it is CIN06. Elevation is listed at 489 ft. Its coordinates are 39.116804, -84.535870.

The configuration shown dates from 1911, with a capacity of 12,000, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate. The outfield runs left 360 feet over a 10-foot wall, left-center 418 feet over a 20-foot wall, center 400 feet over a 20-foot wall, right-center 375 feet over a 20-foot wall, and right 450 feet over a 4-foot wall. The park went through 10 recorded configurations. Palace of the Fans was home to the Cincinnati Reds (10 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1902 Cincinnati Reds (70-70); the latest is the 1911 Cincinnati Reds (70-83). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1904 Cincinnati Reds went 88-65, the best mark.

Palace of the Fans: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Palace of the Fans open?
Palace of the Fans hosted its first documented major league game in 1902 and its last in 1911.
Where is Palace of the Fans?
Palace of the Fans is in Cincinnati, OH.
Which teams played at Palace of the Fans?
Home clubs at this park include Cincinnati Reds.
Is Palace of the Fans still in use?
No. Palace of the Fans last hosted a major league game in 1911.
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