1961 - 1981 Closed

Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington

📍 Bloomington, MN

Metropolitan Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Bloomington, MN that hosted major league games from 1961 to 1981. Home teams have included Minnesota Twins.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Bloomington
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State MN
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 44.854783, -93.242921
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Elevation 821 ft
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Park ID: MIN02

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 45,919 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop

Configuration from 1981

📏 Field Dimensions

Metropolitan Stadium — Field Shape

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

LF Line 343ft Wall: 12 ft
Left Center 406ft
Center Field 402ft Wall: 8 ft
Right Center 410ft
RF Line 330ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 21 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1961
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Last Used 1981
Total Years21 years

⚾ Teams Played

21 seasons
Minnesota Twins 21 yrs

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Metropolitan Stadium at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, MN from 1961 to 1981. Metropolitan Stadium carries the park ID MIN02. The park sits at an elevation of 821 feet. On a map, Metropolitan Stadium sits at 44.854783, -93.242921. The configuration shown dates from 1981, with a capacity of 45,919, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate.

Fence distances go left 343 feet over a 12-foot wall, left-center 406 feet, center 402 feet over a 8-foot wall, right-center 410 feet, and right 330 feet over a 8-foot wall. The data records 21 configurations over the park's life. The teams panel counts 21 team-seasons here: the Minnesota Twins (21 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1961 Minnesota Twins (70-90); the latest is the 1981 Minnesota Twins (41-68). Home clubs ranged from 102-60 (the 1965 Minnesota Twins) to 41-68 (the 1981 Minnesota Twins).

Metropolitan Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Metropolitan Stadium open?
Metropolitan Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1961 and its last in 1981.
Where is Metropolitan Stadium?
Metropolitan Stadium is in Bloomington, MN.
Which teams played at Metropolitan Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Minnesota Twins.
Is Metropolitan Stadium still in use?
No. Metropolitan Stadium last hosted a major league game in 1981.
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