Recreation Park
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Former
Recreation Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was home to the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the American Association & National League (1884–1890). Today: Demolished.
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Opened
- 1884
- Major league years
- 1884–1890
- Today
- Demolished
Ballparks near Recreation Park10
- 1MLBPNC Park — Pittsburgh Pirates same city
- 2D-ICharles L. Cost Field — Pittsburgh Panthers same city
- 3D-IIPoint Park Pioneers Baseball Field — Point Park Pioneers same city
- 4D-IIILa Roche Redhawks Baseball Field — La Roche Redhawks same city
- 5JUCOCC of Allegheny County Tigers Baseball Field — CC of Allegheny County Tigers 4 mi
- 6D-IIEQT Park — California (PA) Vulcans 23 mi
- 7D-IIIW&J Baseball Field — Washington & Jefferson Presidents 23 mi
- 8JUCOWolfpack Park — Westmoreland County CC Wolfpack 26 mi
- 9D-IISHU Baseball Complex — Seton Hill Griffins 27 mi
- 10D-IIIPitt-Greensburg Bobcats Baseball Field — Pitt-Greensburg Bobcats 27 mi
Questions about Recreation Park
When did Recreation Park open?
Recreation Park opened in 1884.
What other ballparks are near Recreation Park?
PNC Park is also in Pittsburgh. 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.