1889 - 1890 Closed

Polo Grounds III, New York

Also known as: Manhattan Field; New Polo Grounds

📍 New York, NY

Polo Grounds III was a baseball ballpark in New York, NY that hosted major league games from 1889 to 1890. It has also been known as Manhattan Field; New Polo Grounds. Home teams have included New York Giants.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City New York
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State NY
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 40.830228, -73.938505
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Elevation 18 ft
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Park ID: NYC09

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 15,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1890

📏 Field Dimensions

Polo Grounds III — Field Shape

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

LF Line 384ft Wall: 6 ft
Left Center 400ft Wall: 6 ft
Center Field 372ft Wall: 6 ft
Right Center 361ft Wall: 6 ft
RF Line 300ft Wall: 6 ft

This park has 2 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1889
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Last Used 1890
Total Years2 years

⚾ Teams Played

1 season
New York Giants 1 yr

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Polo Grounds III at a glance

Polo Grounds III served in New York, NY from 1889 to 1890, 2 years in all. It is also known as Manhattan Field; New Polo Grounds. The park ID used in the data is NYC09. The park sits at an elevation of 18 feet. The site is at 40.830228, -73.938505.

As configured in 1890, the park has a capacity of 15,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. The outfield runs left 384 feet over a 6-foot wall, left-center 400 feet over a 6-foot wall, center 372 feet over a 6-foot wall, right-center 361 feet over a 6-foot wall, and right 300 feet over a 6-foot wall. 2 configurations are on file for Polo Grounds III. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the New York Giants (1 yr). The team table lists the 1890 New York Giants at 63-68.

Polo Grounds III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Polo Grounds III open?
Polo Grounds III hosted its first documented major league game in 1889 and its last in 1890.
Where is Polo Grounds III?
Polo Grounds III is in New York, NY.
Which teams played at Polo Grounds III?
Home clubs at this park include New York Giants.
Is Polo Grounds III still in use?
No. Polo Grounds III last hosted a major league game in 1890.
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