1898 - 1912 Closed

Washington Park III, Brooklyn

📍 Brooklyn, NY

Washington Park III was a baseball ballpark in Brooklyn, NY that hosted major league games from 1898 to 1912. Home teams have included Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn Superbas, and Brooklyn Royal Giants.

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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 40.675411, -73.986773
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Elevation 26 ft
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Park ID: NYC12

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 16,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1912

📝 Notes

BRO:1898-1912

📏 Field Dimensions

Washington Park III — Field Shape

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

LF Line 338ft Wall: 12 ft
Left Center 415ft Wall: 12 ft
Center Field 425ft Wall: 8 ft
Right Center 349ft Wall: 20 ft
RF Line 302ft Wall: 20 ft

This park has 15 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1898
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Last Used 1912
Total Years15 years

⚾ Teams Played

15 seasons
Brooklyn Dodgers 2 yrs Brooklyn Superbas 12 yrs Brooklyn Royal Giants 1 yr

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Washington Park III at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Washington Park III in Brooklyn, NY from 1898 to 1912. Retrosheet's park code for it is NYC12. Washington Park III stands 26 feet above sea level. The site is at 40.675411, -73.986773. Washington Park III's 1912 layout has a capacity of 16,000, natural grass, and an open-air design.

Fence distances go left 338 feet over a 12-foot wall, left-center 415 feet over a 12-foot wall, center 425 feet over a 8-foot wall, right-center 349 feet over a 20-foot wall, and right 302 feet over a 20-foot wall. The park went through 15 recorded configurations. Washington Park III was home to the Brooklyn Superbas (12 yrs), the Brooklyn Dodgers (2 yrs), and the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1 yr). The earliest team-season listed is the 1899 Brooklyn Superbas (101-47); the latest is the 1912 Brooklyn Dodgers (58-95). The best record by a home club was the 1899 Brooklyn Superbas at 101-47; the worst, the 1905 Brooklyn Superbas at 48-104.

Washington Park III: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Washington Park III open?
Washington Park III hosted its first documented major league game in 1898 and its last in 1912.
Where is Washington Park III?
Washington Park III is in Brooklyn, NY.
Which teams played at Washington Park III?
Home clubs at this park include Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn Superbas, and Brooklyn Royal Giants.
Is Washington Park III still in use?
No. Washington Park III last hosted a major league game in 1912.
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