Jefferson Street Grounds

Jefferson Street Grounds
Former namesAthletic Base Ball Grounds
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates39°58′41″N 75°10′35″W / 39.97806°N 75.17639°W / 39.97806; -75.17639 (1883–1890 location of Jefferson Street Grounds) Jefferson Street Grounds (1883–1890)
39°58′40″N 75°10′43″W / 39.97778°N 75.17861°W / 39.97778; -75.17861 (1864–1876 location of Jefferson Street Grounds) Jefferson Street Grounds (1864–1876)
Capacity15,000 (1884)
5,200 (1883)
5,000 (1871)
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Opened
Renovated1883
ClosedOctober 11, 1890
Tenants

Jefferson Street Grounds was a baseball field located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was also known as Jefferson Park and Athletics Park. It was home to three different professional baseball teams, competing in three different leagues. Notably, it was the venue for the first game in National League history, played on April 22, 1876.