1901 - 1908 Closed

Columbia Park, Philadelphia

📍 Philadelphia, PA

Columbia Park was a baseball ballpark in Philadelphia, PA that hosted major league games from 1901 to 1908. Home teams have included Philadelphia Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Philadelphia
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State PA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 39.981170, -75.182923
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Elevation 98 ft
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Park ID: PHI10

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 13,600 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 72 ft Backstop
📐 Large Foul Territory

Configuration from 1908

📝 Notes

PHA; PHI:8/20 to 9/10/1903

📏 Field Dimensions

Columbia Park — Field Shape

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

LF Line 340ft Wall: 8 ft
Left Center 392ft Wall: 8 ft
Center Field 396ft Wall: 8 ft
Right Center 323ft Wall: 11 ft
RF Line 280ft Wall: 8 ft

This park has 8 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1901
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Last Used 1908
Total Years8 years

⚾ Teams Played

9 seasons
Philadelphia Athletics 8 yrs Philadelphia Phillies 1 yr

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Columbia Park at a glance

Columbia Park in Philadelphia, PA was first used in 1901 and last used in 1908, a span of 8 years. Retrosheet's park code for it is PHI10. The park sits at an elevation of 98 feet. Its coordinates are 39.981170, -75.182923. As configured in 1908, the park has a capacity of 13,600, natural grass, an open-air design, large foul territory, and a backstop 72 feet behind the plate.

The field measures 340 feet to the left-field line (a 8-foot wall), 392 feet to left-center (a 8-foot wall), 396 feet to center field (a 8-foot wall), 323 feet to right-center (a 11-foot wall), and 280 feet to the right-field line (a 8-foot wall). The data records 8 configurations over the park's life. In all, 9 team-seasons were played at Columbia Park, by the Philadelphia Athletics (8 yrs) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1 yr). The team table runs from the 1908 Philadelphia Athletics back to the 1901 Philadelphia Athletics. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1905 Philadelphia Athletics went 92-56, the best mark.

Columbia Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Columbia Park open?
Columbia Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1901 and its last in 1908.
Where is Columbia Park?
Columbia Park is in Philadelphia, PA.
Which teams played at Columbia Park?
Home clubs at this park include Philadelphia Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies.
Is Columbia Park still in use?
No. Columbia Park last hosted a major league game in 1908.
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