Capitol Grounds

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Former

The Union Association's Washington Nationals (UA) played at Capitol Grounds in Washington, D.C. in 1884. Today: Demolished, with the Russell Senate Office Building now on the site.

Ballpark facts

Location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
Opened: 1884
Major league years: 1884
Also called: Capital Park
Today: Demolished

Ballparks near Capitol Grounds10

1MLBNationals Park — Washington Nationals (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
2SummerTalbot Field (Catholic University) — D.C. Grays (Washington, Washington, D.C.)same city
3D-IBarcroft Park — George Washington Revolutionaries (Arlington, Virginia)4 mi
4D-IShipley Field — Maryland Terrapins (College Park, Maryland)6 mi
5SummerFrank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park — Alexandria Aces (Alexandria, Virginia)8 mi
6SummerMontgomery Blair Stadium — Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts (Silver Spring, Maryland)8 mi
7Double-APrince George's Stadium — Chesapeake Baysox (Bowie, Maryland)11 mi
8SummerShirley Povich Field — Bethesda Big Train (Bethesda, Maryland)12 mi
9JUCOPrince George's CC Owls Baseball Field — Prince George's CC Owls (Largo, Maryland)13 mi
10D-IIICapital One Park — Marymount Saints (Tysons, Virginia)14 mi

Questions about Capitol Grounds

When did Capitol Grounds open?

Capitol Grounds opened in 1884.

What other ballparks are near Capitol Grounds?

Nationals Park is also in Washington. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. See something wrong? Let us know.