| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1884 | Columbus Buckeyes | 69-39 |
| 1883 | Columbus Buckeyes | 32-65 |
1883 - 1884
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Recreation Park I, Columbus
📍 Columbus, OH
Recreation Park I was a baseball ballpark in Columbus, OH that hosted major league games from 1883 to 1884. Home teams have included Columbus Buckeyes.
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📍 Location & Overview
City
Columbus
State
OH
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
39.957374, -82.980276
Elevation
788 ft
Park ID:
COL01
🏟️ Park Characteristics
6,500
Capacity
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1884
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1883
Last Used
1884
Total Years2 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Recreation Park I at a glance
Recreation Park I served in Columbus, OH from 1883 to 1884, 2 years in all. In box scores the park is coded COL01. Recreation Park I stands 788 feet above sea level. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 39.957374, -82.980276.
Recreation Park I's 1884 layout has a capacity of 6,500, natural grass, and an open-air design. The teams panel counts 2 team-seasons here: the Columbus Buckeyes (2 yrs). The 1883 Columbus Buckeyes went 32-65 while playing home games here. In 1884, the home club was the Columbus Buckeyes, 69-39 on the season. The best record by a home club was the 1884 Columbus Buckeyes at 69-39; the worst, the 1883 Columbus Buckeyes at 32-65.
Recreation Park I: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Recreation Park I open?
- Recreation Park I hosted its first documented major league game in 1883 and its last in 1884.
- Where is Recreation Park I?
- Recreation Park I is in Columbus, OH.
- Which teams played at Recreation Park I?
- Home clubs at this park include Columbus Buckeyes.
- Is Recreation Park I still in use?
- No. Recreation Park I last hosted a major league game in 1884.