| Year | Team | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1889 | Washington Nationals | 41-83 |
| 1888 | Washington Nationals | 48-86 |
| 1886 | Washington Nationals | 28-92 |
1886 - 1889
Closed
Swampoodle Grounds, Washington
Also known as: Capital Park Grounds
📍 Washington, DC
Swampoodle Grounds was a baseball ballpark in Washington, DC that hosted major league games from 1886 to 1889. It has also been known as Capital Park Grounds. Home teams have included Washington Nationals.
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📍 Location & Overview
City
Washington
State
DC
Country
US
GPS Coordinates
38.898236, -77.007383
Elevation
40 ft
Park ID:
WAS05
🏟️ Park Characteristics
6,000
Capacity
Natural
Surface
Open Air
Roof Type
Configuration from 1889
📅 Years of Operation
First Used
1886
Last Used
1889
Total Years4 years
⚾ Teams Played
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Swampoodle Grounds at a glance
Major league games were played at Swampoodle Grounds in Washington, DC from 1886 until 1889. It is also known as Capital Park Grounds. In box scores the park is coded WAS05. Elevation is listed at 40 ft. On a map, Swampoodle Grounds sits at 38.898236, -77.007383.
Swampoodle Grounds's 1889 layout has a capacity of 6,000, natural grass, and an open-air design. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Washington Nationals (3 yrs). The 1886 Washington Nationals went 28-92 while playing home games here. In 1888, the home club was the Washington Nationals, 48-86 on the season. The team table lists the 1889 Washington Nationals at 41-83. The best record by a home club was the 1888 Washington Nationals at 48-86; the worst, the 1886 Washington Nationals at 28-92.
Swampoodle Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions
- When did Swampoodle Grounds open?
- Swampoodle Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1886 and its last in 1889.
- Where is Swampoodle Grounds?
- Swampoodle Grounds is in Washington, DC.
- Which teams played at Swampoodle Grounds?
- Home clubs at this park include Washington Nationals.
- Is Swampoodle Grounds still in use?
- No. Swampoodle Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1889.