List of baseball parks in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota facts for kids

Have you ever wondered where professional baseball teams in the Minneapolis – Saint Paul area played their games? This article lists the different stadiums and fields used for baseball over the years in this metro area.

Target Field

CHS Field

Metrodome

Metropolitan Stadium

Baseball Parks in Minneapolis

Blue Stocking Park: Early Baseball Field

This park was home to the Minneapolis Blue Stockings and Browns teams. They played here in 1876 and part of 1877. It was located near 8th Street and 20th Avenue South.

Unknown Park: Home of the Millers

An unnamed park hosted the Minneapolis Millers for a short time in 1884. It was located around 17th Street South. Today, this area is near or under the I-35W and I-94 highways.

South Minneapolis Grounds: Millers and Minnies

This field was home to the Minneapolis Millers from 1886 to 1887. The Minneapolis Minnies also played here in 1888. It was located in south Minneapolis, near 28th and 30th Streets.

Athletic Park: A Busy Baseball Spot

Athletic Park was home to the Minneapolis Millers from 1889 to 1896. It was located near 6th Street North and Hennepin Avenue. This site was close to where the Target Center is today.

Minnehaha Driving Park: More Than Just Baseball

This park hosted the Minneapolis Millers from 1896 to 1901. The St. Paul Western League also played two Sunday games here in 1895. It was originally opened in 1888 for horse racing. The park closed in the early 1900s and is now a residential area.

Nicollet Park: A Long-Time Home

Nicollet Park was a very important baseball park in Minneapolis. It was home to the Minneapolis Millers for many years, from 1896 to 1955. The Minneapolis Roughriders and the Minneapolis Millerettes also played here. The Millerettes were part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Today, the site has banks, offices, and housing.

Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome: The Twins' Indoor Home

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was the home of the Minnesota Twins from 1982 to 2009. It was an indoor stadium, which was great for playing baseball in any weather. The Metrodome was torn down in 2014. Now, U.S. Bank Stadium stands on the same spot.

Parade Stadium: A Short-Lived Home

Parade Stadium hosted the Minneapolis Millers in 1994. It was located near the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The area is now part of Parade Park.

Target Field: The Twins' Current Home

Target Field is the current home of the Minnesota Twins. The team has played here since 2010. It is located in downtown Minneapolis, near the Target Center. The address is even styled as "1 Twins Way."

Baseball Parks in St. Paul

Red Cap Park: Early St. Paul Baseball

Red Cap Park was home to the St. Paul Red Caps in 1876 and 1877. It was located on the "West Side" of St. Paul, across the Mississippi River. Today, the area is used for commercial and industrial businesses.

Fort Road Grounds (I): Saints' First Home

This park was also known as West Seventh Street Park (I). It was home to the St. Paul Saints/Apostles in 1884. The park was located near St. Clair Avenue and Oneida Street. This area is now residential.

St. Paul Grounds (II): Another Saints' Field

This park was also called West Seventh Street Park (II). The St. Paul Saints played here in 1886. It was located near Grace Street and Toronto Street. Like the first Fort Road Grounds, this site is now residential.

West Side Grounds (I): Saints on Eaton Street

The St. Paul Saints played at this park in 1887. It was located on Eaton Street, on the "West Side" of St. Paul. This area was later redeveloped and is now commercial or industrial.

State Street Grounds (II): Flood-Prone Park

This park was also known as Athletic Park or West Side Grounds (II). The St. Paul Apostles played here from 1888 to 1891 and again in 1895-1896. It was located near State Street and Eaton Street. Because it was in a flood plain, early games sometimes had to be moved. Today, it's a commercial and industrial area.

Unknown Ballpark: A Brief Stop

The St. Paul Apostles played at an unknown ballpark for part of 1892.

Dale and Aurora Grounds: "Comiskey's Park"

This park was also called Aurora Park or "Comiskey's Park." The St. Paul Saints played here in 1895 and 1896. It was located at Aurora Avenue and Dale Street North. This area is now residential.

Lexington Park: A Long History

Lexington Park was a major baseball park in St. Paul. It was home to the St. Paul Saints from 1897 to 1899 and from 1902 to 1956. The St. Paul Bronchos also played here in 1913. Today, the site is home to retail businesses.

Downtown Ball Park: "The Pill-box"

This park was nicknamed "The Pill-box." The St. Paul Saints played their weekday games here from 1903 to 1909. It was located near Robert Street and 12th Street, close to the Capitol. Today, government buildings stand on this site.

Midway Stadium (I): First Version

The first Midway Stadium was home to the St. Paul Saints from 1957 to 1960. It was located at 1000 North Snelling Avenue. This area is now an industrial development called Energy Park.

Midway Stadium (II): Second Version

The second Midway Stadium hosted the St. Paul Saints from 1993 to 2014. It was located at 1771 Energy Park Drive. This stadium has been torn down and is being redeveloped.

CHS Field: Saints' New Home

CHS Field is the current home of the St. Paul Saints. The team has played here since 2015. It is located near North Broadway Street and Prince Street.

Baseball Parks in White Bear Lake

Leip’s Park: A Temporary Home

Leip’s Park hosted the St. Paul Apostles for their first two games in 1888. These games were moved because the St. Paul fields were flooded. It was located near the Leip Hotel resort in White Bear Lake. Today, a shopping center on Highway 61 is reportedly on this site.

Baseball Parks in Bloomington

Metropolitan Stadium: Twins' First Home

Metropolitan Stadium was a very important stadium for Minnesota baseball. It was home to the Minneapolis Millers from 1956 to 1960. Then, it became the first home of the Minnesota Twins from 1961 to 1981. Today, the Mall of America stands on the site of Metropolitan Stadium.

See also

• Lists of baseball parks