1901 - 1911 Closed

Bennett Park, Detroit

Also known as: Woodbridge Grove; The Haymarket

📍 Detroit, MI

Bennett Park was a baseball ballpark in Detroit, MI that hosted major league games from 1901 to 1911. It has also been known as Woodbridge Grove; The Haymarket. Home teams have included Detroit Tigers.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Detroit
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State MI
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 42.332541, -83.068732
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Elevation 601 ft
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Park ID: DET02

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 14,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1911

📏 Field Dimensions

Bennett Park — Field Shape

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

LF Line 295ft Wall: 8 ft
Left Center 420ft Wall: 6 ft
Center Field 490ft Wall: 16 ft
Right Center 386ft Wall: 12 ft
RF Line 440ft Wall: 6 ft

This park has 11 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1901
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Last Used 1911
Total Years11 years

⚾ Teams Played

8 seasons
Detroit Tigers 8 yrs

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Bennett Park at a glance

Major league games were played at Bennett Park in Detroit, MI from 1901 until 1911. It is also known as Woodbridge Grove; The Haymarket. In box scores the park is coded DET02. The park sits at an elevation of 601 feet. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 42.332541, -83.068732.

The configuration shown dates from 1911, with a capacity of 14,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. Measured in feet from home plate: 295 to the left-field corner, wall 8, 420 to left-center, wall 6, 490 to dead center, wall 16, 386 to right-center, wall 12, and 440 to the right-field corner, wall 6. 11 configurations are on file for Bennett Park. In all, 8 team-seasons were played at Bennett Park, by the Detroit Tigers (8 yrs). The team table runs from the 1911 Detroit Tigers back to the 1904 Detroit Tigers. Home clubs ranged from 98-54 (the 1909 Detroit Tigers) to 62-90 (the 1904 Detroit Tigers).

Bennett Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Bennett Park open?
Bennett Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1901 and its last in 1911.
Where is Bennett Park?
Bennett Park is in Detroit, MI.
Which teams played at Bennett Park?
Home clubs at this park include Detroit Tigers.
Is Bennett Park still in use?
No. Bennett Park last hosted a major league game in 1911.
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