| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | Brooklyn Gladiators | 26-72 |
| 1889 | Brooklyn Bridegrooms | 93-44 |
| 1888 | Brooklyn Bridegrooms | 88-52 |
| 1887 | Brooklyn Grays | 60-74 |
1887 - 1890
Closed
Wallace's Ridgewood Park, Queens
Also known as: Ridgewood Park II
📍 Queens, NY
Wallace's Ridgewood Park was a baseball ballpark in Queens, NY that hosted major league games from 1887 to 1890. It has also been known as Ridgewood Park II. Home teams have included Brooklyn Gladiators, Brooklyn Bridegrooms, and Brooklyn Grays.
Data updated
📍 Location & Overview
City
Queens
State
NY
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
40.694886, -73.905020
Elevation
71 ft
Park ID:
NYC18
🏟️ Park Characteristics
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1890
📝 Notes
BR3: Sundays (1887-89); BR4: 1890
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1887
Last Used
1890
Total Years4 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Wallace's Ridgewood Park at a glance
Major league games were played at Wallace's Ridgewood Park in Queens, NY from 1887 until 1890. It is also known as Ridgewood Park II. In box scores the park is coded NYC18. The park sits at an elevation of 71 feet. On a map, Wallace's Ridgewood Park sits at 40.694886, -73.905020. Wallace's Ridgewood Park's 1890 layout has natural grass and an open-air design.
Wallace's Ridgewood Park was home to the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (2 yrs), the Brooklyn Gladiators (1 yr), and the Brooklyn Grays (1 yr). The 1887 Brooklyn Grays went 60-74 while playing home games here. The 1888 Brooklyn Bridegrooms went 88-52 while playing home games here. In 1889, the home club was the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, 93-44 on the season. The 1890 Brooklyn Gladiators went 26-72 while playing home games here. Home clubs ranged from 93-44 (the 1889 Brooklyn Bridegrooms) to 26-72 (the 1890 Brooklyn Gladiators).
Wallace's Ridgewood Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Wallace's Ridgewood Park open?
- Wallace's Ridgewood Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1887 and its last in 1890.
- Where is Wallace's Ridgewood Park?
- Wallace's Ridgewood Park is in Queens, NY.
- Which teams played at Wallace's Ridgewood Park?
- Home clubs at this park include Brooklyn Gladiators, Brooklyn Bridegrooms, and Brooklyn Grays.
- Is Wallace's Ridgewood Park still in use?
- No. Wallace's Ridgewood Park last hosted a major league game in 1890.