1891 - 1899 Closed

Boundary Field, Washington

Also known as: National Park; Beyer's Seventh Street Park

📍 Washington, DC

Boundary Field was a baseball ballpark in Washington, DC that hosted major league games from 1891 to 1899. It has also been known as National Park; Beyer's Seventh Street Park. Home teams have included Washington Senators and Washington Statesmen.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Washington
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State DC
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 38.917576, -77.020191
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Elevation 100 ft
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Park ID: WAS06

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 6,500 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 60 ft Backstop

Configuration from 1899

📝 Notes

WS9:1891; WSN: 1892-1899

📏 Field Dimensions

Boundary Field — Field Shape

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

LF Line 344ft
Left Center 400ft
Center Field 400ft
Right Center 400ft
RF Line 305ft

This park has 9 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1891
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Last Used 1899
Total Years9 years

⚾ Teams Played

16 seasons
Washington Senators 15 yrs Washington Statesmen 1 yr

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Boundary Field at a glance

Boundary Field in Washington, DC was first used in 1891 and last used in 1899, a span of 9 years. It is also known as National Park; Beyer's Seventh Street Park. In box scores the park is coded WAS06. Elevation is listed at 100 ft. Its coordinates are 38.917576, -77.020191.

The characteristics panel (1899 configuration) lists a capacity of 6,500, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 60 feet behind the plate. Measured in feet from home plate: 344 to the left-field corner, 400 to left-center, 400 to dead center, 400 to right-center, and 305 to the right-field corner. 9 configurations are on file for Boundary Field. Home clubs, by seasons played at the park: the Washington Senators (15 yrs) and the Washington Statesmen (1 yr). The earliest team-season listed is the 1891 Washington Statesmen (44-91); the latest is the 1910 Washington Senators (66-85). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1897 Washington Senators went 61-71, the best mark.

Boundary Field: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Boundary Field open?
Boundary Field hosted its first documented major league game in 1891 and its last in 1899.
Where is Boundary Field?
Boundary Field is in Washington, DC.
Which teams played at Boundary Field?
Home clubs at this park include Washington Senators and Washington Statesmen.
Is Boundary Field still in use?
No. Boundary Field last hosted a major league game in 1899.
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