Jefferson Street Grounds
Former
Jefferson Street Grounds in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was home to the Philadelphia Athletics (NL/AA) of the National League & American Association (1876–1890). Today: Demolished. Hosted the first National League game, April 22, 1876.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Opened
- 1876
- Major league years
- 1876–1890
- Also called
- Athletic Park
- Today
- Demolished
Ballparks near Jefferson Street Grounds10
- 1MLBCitizens Bank Park — Philadelphia Phillies same city
- 2D-IHank DeVincent Field — La Salle Explorers same city
- 3D-IMeiklejohn Stadium — Penn Quakers same city
- 4D-IIChestnut Hill Griffins Baseball Field — Chestnut Hill Griffins same city
- 5D-IIHoly Family Tigers Baseball Field — Holy Family Tigers same city
- 6D-IIAlumni Field — Jefferson Rams same city
- 7D-IIICamden Athletic Complex — Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors 4 mi
- 8D-ISmithson Field — Saint Joseph's Hawks 6 mi
- 9D-IIIKannerstein Field and Roy Randall Diamond — Haverford Fords 9 mi
- 10D-IIIPenn State Abington Nittany Lions Baseball Field — Penn State Abington Nittany Lions 9 mi
Questions about Jefferson Street Grounds
When did Jefferson Street Grounds open?
Jefferson Street Grounds opened in 1876.
What other ballparks are near Jefferson Street Grounds?
Citizens Bank Park is also in Philadelphia. 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.