1890 - 1897 Closed

Eastern Park, Brooklyn

Also known as: Brotherhood Park; Atlantic Park

📍 Brooklyn, NY

Eastern Park was a baseball ballpark in Brooklyn, NY that hosted major league games from 1890 to 1897. It has also been known as Brotherhood Park; Atlantic Park. Home teams have included Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Brooklyn Grooms, and Brooklyn Ward's Wonders.

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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 40.669542, -73.902853
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Elevation 40 ft
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Park ID: NYC11

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1897

📝 Notes

BRP:1890; BRO:1891-97

📏 Field Dimensions

Eastern Park — Field Shape

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

LF Line 235ft
Left Center 425ft
Center Field 413ft
Right Center 425ft
RF Line 235ft

This park has 8 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1890
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Last Used 1897
Total Years8 years

⚾ Teams Played

8 seasons
Brooklyn Bridegrooms 2 yrs Brooklyn Grooms 5 yrs Brooklyn Ward's Wonders 1 yr

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Eastern Park at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Eastern Park in Brooklyn, NY from 1890 to 1897. It is also known as Brotherhood Park; Atlantic Park. In box scores the park is coded NYC11. Elevation is listed at 40 ft. Its coordinates are 40.669542, -73.902853.

Eastern Park's 1897 layout has natural grass and an open-air design. The field measures 235 feet to the left-field line, 425 feet to left-center, 413 feet to center field, 425 feet to right-center, and 235 feet to the right-field line. The park went through 8 recorded configurations. The teams panel counts 8 team-seasons here: the Brooklyn Grooms (5 yrs), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (2 yrs), and the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1897 Brooklyn Bridegrooms back to the 1890 Brooklyn Ward's Wonders. Home clubs ranged from 95-59 (the 1892 Brooklyn Grooms) to 58-73 (the 1896 Brooklyn Bridegrooms).

Eastern Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Eastern Park open?
Eastern Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1890 and its last in 1897.
Where is Eastern Park?
Eastern Park is in Brooklyn, NY.
Which teams played at Eastern Park?
Home clubs at this park include Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Brooklyn Grooms, and Brooklyn Ward's Wonders.
Is Eastern Park still in use?
No. Eastern Park last hosted a major league game in 1897.
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