1911 - 1961 Closed

Griffith Stadium, Washington

Also known as: National Park; Clark Griffith Park

📍 Washington, DC

Griffith Stadium was a baseball ballpark in Washington, DC that hosted major league games from 1911 to 1961. It has also been known as National Park; Clark Griffith Park. Home teams have included Washington Senators, Homestead Grays, Washington Black Senators, and Washington Elite Giants.

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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: WAS09

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 27,550 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 61 ft Backstop

Configuration from 1961

📝 Notes

WS1:1911-60; WS2:1961

📏 Field Dimensions

Griffith Stadium — Field Shape

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

LF Line 405ft Wall: 11 ft
Left Center 383ft Wall: 11 ft
Center Field 409ft Wall: 31 ft
Right Center 418ft Wall: 31 ft
RF Line 320ft Wall: 31 ft

This park has 51 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1911
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Last Used 1961
Total Years51 years

⚾ Teams Played

64 seasons
Washington Senators 51 yrs Homestead Grays 9 yrs Washington Black Senators 1 yr Washington Elite Giants 2 yrs Washington Pilots 1 yr

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Griffith Stadium at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Griffith Stadium in Washington, DC from 1911 to 1961. It is also known as National Park; Clark Griffith Park. Retrosheet's park code for it is WAS09. Elevation is listed at 100 ft. Its coordinates are 38.917576, -77.020191.

The configuration shown dates from 1961, with a capacity of 27,550, natural grass, an open-air design, and a backstop 61 feet behind the plate. Measured in feet from home plate: 405 to the left-field corner, wall 11, 383 to left-center, wall 11, 409 to dead center, wall 31, 418 to right-center, wall 31, and 320 to the right-field corner, wall 31. 51 configurations are on file for Griffith Stadium. In all, 64 team-seasons were played at Griffith Stadium, by the Washington Senators (51 yrs), the Homestead Grays (9 yrs), the Washington Elite Giants (2 yrs), and the Washington Black Senators (1 yr). The earliest team-season listed is the 1911 Washington Senators (64-90); the latest is the 1961 Washington Senators (61-100). Among the team-seasons listed, the 1943 Homestead Grays went 26-7, the best mark.

Griffith Stadium: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Griffith Stadium open?
Griffith Stadium hosted its first documented major league game in 1911 and its last in 1961.
Where is Griffith Stadium?
Griffith Stadium is in Washington, DC.
Which teams played at Griffith Stadium?
Home clubs at this park include Washington Senators, Homestead Grays, Washington Black Senators, Washington Elite Giants, and Washington Pilots.
Is Griffith Stadium still in use?
No. Griffith Stadium last hosted a major league game in 1961.
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