Riverside Park

Former

The National League's Buffalo Bisons (NL) played at Riverside Park in Buffalo, New York from 1879 to 1883. Today: Demolished. The nearest MLB stadium is Cleveland's Progressive Field, roughly 171 miles off.

Ballpark facts

Location: Buffalo, New York
Opened: 1879
Major league years: 1879–1883
Today: Demolished

Ballparks near Riverside Park10

1Triple-ASahlen Field — Buffalo Bisons (Buffalo, New York)same city
2D-IDemske Sports Complex — Canisius Golden Griffins (Buffalo, New York)same city
3JUCOSUNY Erie Kats Baseball Field — SUNY Erie Kats (Buffalo, New York)same city
4D-IIIHilbert Hawks Baseball Field — Hilbert Hawks (Hamburg, New York)9 mi
5D-IISal Maglie Stadium — D'Youville Saints & Niagara Falls Americans (Niagara Falls, New York)18 mi
6JUCOSUNY Niagara Thunderwolves Baseball Field — SUNY Niagara Thunderwolves (Sanborn, New York)19 mi
7D-IBobo Field — Niagara Purple Eagles (Lewiston, New York)23 mi
8SummerDwyer Stadium — Batavia Muckdogs (Batavia, New York)34 mi
9JUCOGenesee CC Cougars Baseball Field — Genesee CC Cougars (Batavia, New York)34 mi
10D-IIILudwig Field — Fredonia Blue Devils (Fredonia, New York)39 mi

Questions about Riverside Park

When did Riverside Park open?

Riverside Park opened in 1879.

What other ballparks are near Riverside Park?

Sahlen Field is also in Buffalo. 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.