Recreation Park

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Recreation Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was home to the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League (1883–1886). Today: Demolished. Phillies' first home.

Ballpark facts

Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Opened
1883
Major league years
1883–1886
Today
Demolished

Ballparks near Recreation Park10

  1. 1MLBCitizens Bank Park — Philadelphia Phillies (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  2. 2D-IHank DeVincent Field — La Salle Explorers (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  3. 3D-IMeiklejohn Stadium — Penn Quakers (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  4. 4D-IIChestnut Hill Griffins Baseball Field — Chestnut Hill Griffins (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  5. 5D-IIHoly Family Tigers Baseball Field — Holy Family Tigers (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  6. 6D-IIAlumni Field — Jefferson Rams (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)same city
  7. 7D-IIICamden Athletic Complex — Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors (Camden, New Jersey)4 mi
  8. 8D-ISmithson Field — Saint Joseph's Hawks (Merion Station, Pennsylvania)6 mi
  9. 9D-IIIKannerstein Field and Roy Randall Diamond — Haverford Fords (Haverford, Pennsylvania)9 mi
  10. 10D-IIIPenn State Abington Nittany Lions Baseball Field — Penn State Abington Nittany Lions (Abington, Pennsylvania)9 mi

Questions about Recreation Park

When did Recreation Park open?

Recreation Park opened in 1883.

What other ballparks are near Recreation Park?

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.