| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1889 | Pittsburg Alleghenys | 61-71 |
| 1888 | Pittsburg Alleghenys | 66-68 |
| 1887 | Pittsburg Alleghenys | 55-69 |
| 1886 | Pittsburg Alleghenys | 80-57 |
| 1885 | Pittsburg Alleghenys | 56-55 |
| 1884 | Pittsburg Alleghenys | 30-78 |
1884 - 1890
Closed
Recreation Park, Pittsburgh
Also known as: Coliseum Bike Track; Union Park
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
Recreation Park was a baseball ballpark in Pittsburgh, PA that hosted major league games from 1884 to 1890. It has also been known as Coliseum Bike Track; Union Park. Home teams have included Pittsburg Alleghenys.
Data updated
📍 Location & Overview
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
40.453988, -80.019145
Elevation
765 ft
Park ID:
PIT04
🏟️ Park Characteristics
17,000
Capacity
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1890
📝 Notes
PT1:1884-1886; PIT:1887-1890
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1884
Last Used
1890
Total Years7 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Recreation Park at a glance
Recreation Park served in Pittsburgh, PA from 1884 to 1890, 7 years in all. It is also known as Coliseum Bike Track; Union Park. In box scores the park is coded PIT04. Elevation is listed at 765 ft. The site is at 40.453988, -80.019145. The configuration shown dates from 1890, with a capacity of 17,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. The teams panel counts 6 team-seasons here: the Pittsburg Alleghenys (6 yrs).
In 1884, the home club was the Pittsburg Alleghenys, 30-78 on the season. In 1885, the home club was the Pittsburg Alleghenys, 56-55 on the season. The team table lists the 1886 Pittsburg Alleghenys at 80-57. The 1887 Pittsburg Alleghenys went 55-69 while playing home games here. The 1888 Pittsburg Alleghenys went 66-68 while playing home games here. The 1889 Pittsburg Alleghenys went 61-71 while playing home games here. The best record by a home club was the 1886 Pittsburg Alleghenys at 80-57; the worst, the 1884 Pittsburg Alleghenys at 30-78.
Recreation Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Recreation Park open?
- Recreation Park hosted its first documented major league game in 1884 and its last in 1890.
- Where is Recreation Park?
- Recreation Park is in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Which teams played at Recreation Park?
- Home clubs at this park include Pittsburg Alleghenys.
- Is Recreation Park still in use?
- No. Recreation Park last hosted a major league game in 1890.