Lake Front Park I
Located in Chicago, Illinois

Stadiums Chicago Lake Front Park I

In 1878, the White Stockings returned to the 1871 site and to a new park that is usually called Lake-Shore Park, Lake Front Park, or simply Lake Park, which was actually the name for the entire waterfront area (not just the ballpark) until being renamed Grant Park in 1901. At the new park, the outfield area was especially close in right field. The right field fence was less than 200 feet away, so anyone hitting the ball over that fence was awarded only a ground rule double. Batters would aim for the fence, and during their years at the park, the Chicago club regularly led the league in doubles.

Field Details

Name Lake Front Park I

Style Open Grounds
Wooden Structure

Capacity 3,000

Surface Grass

Exterior Lights None

Outfield 186-240-300-252-196

Location Chicago, IL

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Known As

Lake Front Park I 1878‑1882

Lake-Shore Park (alternate)

Teams

White Stockings (NL) 1878-1882

F i l t e r & S o r t

Field Details

Name Lake Front Park I

Style Open Grounds
Wooden Structure

Capacity 3,000

Surface Grass

Exterior Lights None

Outfield 186-240-300-252-196

Location Chicago, IL

Links

Find stadium collectibles on eBay

Known As

Lake Front Park I 1878‑1882

Lake-Shore Park (alternate)

Teams

White Stockings (NL) 1878-1882

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Field Details

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Teams