1871 - 1878 Closed

Union Grounds, Brooklyn

Also known as: Union Skating Rink; Union Skating Pond

📍 Brooklyn, NY

Union Grounds was a baseball ballpark in Brooklyn, NY that hosted major league games from 1871 to 1878. It has also been known as Union Skating Rink; Union Skating Pond. Home teams have included Hartford Dark Blues, New York Mutuals, Brooklyn Atlantics, and Brooklyn Eckfords.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Brooklyn
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State NY
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 40.704264, -73.955027
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Elevation 38 ft
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Park ID: NYC01

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 1,500 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1878

📝 Notes

NY2:1871-75;BR1:1872;BR2:1873-75;NY3:1876;HAR:1877

📏 Field Dimensions

Union Grounds — Field Shape

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

LF Line 500ft Wall: 6 ft
Center Field 500ft Wall: 6 ft
RF Line 350ft Wall: 6 ft

This park has 8 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1871
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Last Used 1878
Total Years8 years

⚾ Teams Played

13 seasons
Hartford Dark Blues 1 yr New York Mutuals 6 yrs Brooklyn Atlantics 3 yrs Brooklyn Eckfords 1 yr Boston Red Stockings 1 yr Chicago White Stockings 1 yr

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Union Grounds at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Union Grounds in Brooklyn, NY from 1871 to 1878. It is also known as Union Skating Rink; Union Skating Pond. The park ID used in the data is NYC01. Elevation is listed at 38 ft. On a map, Union Grounds sits at 40.704264, -73.955027.

As configured in 1878, the park has a capacity of 1,500, natural grass, and an open-air design. The outfield runs left 500 feet over a 6-foot wall, center 500 feet over a 6-foot wall, and right 350 feet over a 6-foot wall. The park went through 8 recorded configurations. Union Grounds was home to the New York Mutuals (6 yrs), the Brooklyn Atlantics (3 yrs), the Hartford Dark Blues (1 yr), and the Brooklyn Eckfords (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1877 Hartford Dark Blues back to the 1871 New York Mutuals. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1871 Chicago White Stockings went 19-9, the best mark.

Union Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Union Grounds open?
Union Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1871 and its last in 1878.
Where is Union Grounds?
Union Grounds is in Brooklyn, NY.
Which teams played at Union Grounds?
Home clubs at this park include Hartford Dark Blues, New York Mutuals, Brooklyn Atlantics, Brooklyn Eckfords, and Boston Red Stockings.
Is Union Grounds still in use?
No. Union Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1878.
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