Olympics Grounds
Located in Washington, D.C.

Stadiums Washington DC Olympics Grounds

Olympics Grounds was a baseball grounds located in Washington, D.C.. It was home to the Washington Olympics of the National Association in 1871–1872 and home to the short-lived Washington clubs of 1873 and 1875, including the Washington Blue Legs. It is considered a major league ballpark by those who count the NA as a major league. The ballfield was located at 16th Street NW (east); 17th Street NW (west); and S Street NW (south); about a mile west-southwest of the eventual site of Griffith Stadium. The neighborhood is now a combination of residences and commercial businesses.

Field Details

Name Olympics Grounds

Style Open Grounds
Wooden Structure

Capacity 500

Surface Grass

Exterior Lights None

Outfield Unknown

Location 16th Street NW (east); 17th Street NW (west); and S Street NW (south)
Washington, DC

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Teams

Nationals (NA) 1875

Nationals (NA) 1872-1873

Olympics (NA) 1871-1872

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