1899 - 1899 Closed

Eclipse Park III, Louisville

📍 Louisville, KY

Eclipse Park III was a baseball ballpark in Louisville, KY that hosted major league games from 1899 to 1899. Home teams have included Louisville Colonels.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Louisville
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State KY
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 38.245792, -85.799812
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Elevation 452 ft
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Park ID: LOU04

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 100 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1899

📝 Notes

Temporary structure after fire on August 12

📏 Field Dimensions

Eclipse Park III — Field Shape

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

LF Line 235ft
Left Center 405ft
Center Field 398ft
Right Center 410ft
RF Line 235ft

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1899
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Last Used 1899
Total Years1 year

⚾ Teams Played

1 season
Louisville Colonels 1 yr

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Eclipse Park III at a glance

Eclipse Park III served in Louisville, KY from 1899 to 1899, 1 year in all. In box scores the park is coded LOU04. Eclipse Park III stands 452 feet above sea level. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 38.245792, -85.799812.

The configuration shown dates from 1899, with natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 100 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 235 feet, left-center 405 feet, center 398 feet, right-center 410 feet, and right 235 feet. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Louisville Colonels (1 yr). In 1899, the home club was the Louisville Colonels, 75-77 on the season.

Eclipse Park III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Eclipse Park III open?
Eclipse Park III hosted its first documented major league game in 1899 and its last in 1899.
Where is Eclipse Park III?
Eclipse Park III is in Louisville, KY.
Which teams played at Eclipse Park III?
Home clubs at this park include Louisville Colonels.
Is Eclipse Park III still in use?
No. Eclipse Park III last hosted a major league game in 1899.
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