1884 - 1886 Closed

Union Grounds, St. Louis

Also known as: Union Grounds

📍 St. Louis, MO

Union Grounds was a baseball ballpark in St. Louis, MO that hosted major league games from 1884 to 1886. It has also been known as Union Grounds. Home teams have included St. Louis Maroons.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City St. Louis
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State MO
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 38.646394, -90.212177
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Elevation 507 ft
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Park ID: STL04

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 10,000 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1886

📝 Notes

SLU:1884; SL5:1885-86

📏 Field Dimensions

Union Grounds — Field Shape

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

LF Line 285ft
RF Line 285ft

This park has 3 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1884
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Last Used 1886
Total Years3 years

⚾ Teams Played

3 seasons
St. Louis Maroons 3 yrs

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Union Grounds at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Union Grounds in St. Louis, MO from 1884 to 1886. It is also known as Union Grounds. Retrosheet's park code for it is STL04. Union Grounds stands 507 feet above sea level. On a map, Union Grounds sits at 38.646394, -90.212177. The configuration shown dates from 1886, with a capacity of 10,000, natural grass, and an open-air design.

In feet, the dimensions panel reads 285 to the left-field corner and 285 to the right-field corner. The park went through 3 recorded configurations. In all, 3 team-seasons were played at Union Grounds, by the St. Louis Maroons (3 yrs). The team table lists the 1884 St. Louis Maroons at 94-19. The team table lists the 1885 St. Louis Maroons at 36-72. The 1886 St. Louis Maroons went 43-79 while playing home games here. The best record by a home club was the 1884 St. Louis Maroons at 94-19; the worst, the 1885 St. Louis Maroons at 36-72.

Union Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Union Grounds open?
Union Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1884 and its last in 1886.
Where is Union Grounds?
Union Grounds is in St. Louis, MO.
Which teams played at Union Grounds?
Home clubs at this park include St. Louis Maroons.
Is Union Grounds still in use?
No. Union Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1886.
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