1901 - 1902 Closed

Burns Park, Detroit

Also known as: West End Park

📍 Detroit, MI

Burns Park was a baseball ballpark in Detroit, MI that hosted major league games from 1901 to 1902. It has also been known as West End Park. 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 42.318309, -83.127755
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Elevation 590 ft
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Park ID: DET03

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 6,500 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1902

📝 Notes

Sundays only

📏 Field Dimensions

Burns Park — Field Shape

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

LF Line 295ft
Left Center 340ft
Center Field 390ft
Right Center 392ft
RF Line 340ft

This park has 2 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1901
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Last Used 1902
Total Years2 years

⚾ Teams Played

2 seasons
Detroit Tigers 2 yrs

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Burns Park at a glance

Burns Park served in Detroit, MI from 1901 to 1902, 2 years in all. It is also known as West End Park. Retrosheet's park code for it is DET03. Elevation is listed at 590 ft. Its coordinates are 42.318309, -83.127755. As configured in 1902, the park has a capacity of 6,500, natural grass, and an open-air design.

The outfield runs left 295 feet, left-center 340 feet, center 390 feet, right-center 392 feet, and right 340 feet. The data records 2 configurations over the park's life. Burns Park was home to the Detroit Tigers (2 yrs). The team table lists the 1901 Detroit Tigers at 74-61. The team table lists the 1902 Detroit Tigers at 52-83. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1901 Detroit Tigers went 74-61, the best mark.

Burns Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Burns Park open?
Burns Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1901 and its last in 1902.
Where is Burns Park?
Burns Park is in Detroit, MI.
Which teams played at Burns Park?
Home clubs at this park include Detroit Tigers.
Is Burns Park still in use?
No. Burns Park last hosted a major league game in 1902.
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