| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1888 | Detroit Wolverines | 68-63 |
| 1887 | Detroit Wolverines | 79-45 |
| 1886 | Detroit Wolverines | 87-36 |
| 1885 | Detroit Wolverines | 41-67 |
| 1884 | Detroit Wolverines | 28-84 |
| 1883 | Detroit Wolverines | 40-58 |
| 1882 | Detroit Wolverines | 42-41 |
| 1881 | Detroit Wolverines | 41-43 |
1881 - 1890
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Recreation Park, Detroit
📍 Detroit, MI
Recreation Park was a baseball ballpark in Detroit, MI that hosted major league games from 1881 to 1890. Home teams have included Detroit Wolverines.
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📍 Location & Overview
City
Detroit
State
MI
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
42.353487, -83.056400
Elevation
625 ft
Park ID:
DET01
🏟️ Park Characteristics
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1888
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1881
Last Used
1890
Total Years10 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Recreation Park at a glance
Recreation Park in Detroit, MI was first used in 1881 and last used in 1890, a span of 10 years. In box scores the park is coded DET01. Recreation Park stands 625 feet above sea level. The site is at 42.353487, -83.056400.
The configuration shown dates from 1888, with natural grass and an open-air design. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Detroit Wolverines (8 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1881 Detroit Wolverines (41-43); the latest is the 1888 Detroit Wolverines (68-63). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1886 Detroit Wolverines went 87-36, the best mark.
Recreation Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Recreation Park open?
- Recreation Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1881 and its last in 1890.
- Where is Recreation Park?
- Recreation Park is in Detroit, MI.
- Which teams played at Recreation Park?
- Home clubs at this park include Detroit Wolverines.
- Is Recreation Park still in use?
- No. Recreation Park last hosted a major league game in 1890.