Union Grounds
Also known as: Union Skating Rink; Union Skating Pond
Location & Overview
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- NY
- Country
- US
- Park ID
- NYC01
- Coordinates
- 40.704264, -73.955027
- Elevation
- 38 ft
Park Characteristics
- Capacity
- 1,500
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- Roof Type
- Open Air
- Years of Operation
- 1871 - 1878
Field Dimensions
Configuration from 1878
| Position | Distance (ft) | Wall Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Left Field Line | 500 | 6 |
| Center Field | 500 | 6 |
| Right Field Line | 350 | 6 |
This park has 8 configurations throughout its history.
Notes
NY2:1871-75;BR1:1872;BR2:1873-75;NY3:1876;HAR:1877
Teams That Played Here
4 team-seasons
| Year | Team | League | W | L | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | Brooklyn Atlantics | 2 | 42 | 0.045 | |
| 1874 | Brooklyn Atlantics | 22 | 33 | 0.400 | |
| 1873 | Brooklyn Atlantics | 17 | 37 | 0.315 | |
| 1872 | Brooklyn Eckfords | 3 | 26 | 0.103 |