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