List of baseball parks in Oakland, California facts for kids
Oakland, California, and its nearby cities like Alameda and Emeryville have a rich history of professional baseball. Many different stadiums and fields have hosted exciting games over the years. This article explores some of these important baseball venues.
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Early Baseball Fields in Oakland
Baseball has been played in Oakland for a very long time. The first professional teams used simple grounds before big stadiums were built.
Oakland Baseball Grounds
This was one of the earliest places for baseball in Oakland.
- Teams that played here: The Oakland and San Francisco teams of the California League in 1879.
- Location: It was located between 13th and 14th Streets, and Center and Kirkham Streets.
- What's there now: Today, this area has industrial buildings and small businesses.
Alameda Athletic and Baseball Grounds
Also known as Alameda Grounds, this field was in the neighboring city of Alameda.
- Teams that played here: The Oakland Greenhood & Morans and the San Francisco Pioneers from the California League in 1886.
- Location: It was north of Central Avenue, close to where Neptune Beach used to be. It was between 7th (later Webster) Street and Page Street in Alameda.
- What's there now: Now, you'll find houses, small businesses, and even a McDonald's here.
Emeryville Grounds
This field was used for a short time in Emeryville.
- Teams that played here: The Oakland Colonels played here in the California League from 1890 to 1891.
- Location: The exact location of this field is not fully known today.
Piedmont Grounds
Another early Oakland venue, located near a popular lake.
- Teams that played here: The Oakland Colonels played here in the California League from 1892 to 1893.
- Location: It was at 24th Street and Waverly Street, near the north end of Lake Merritt.
- What's there now: This area is now home to houses and small businesses.
Baseball in San Francisco
Sometimes, Oakland teams played their games in San Francisco.
- Teams that played here: The Oakland Clamdiggers (1896-1898) and the Oakland Colts (1898) played in San Francisco ballparks.
Famous Parks for Oakland Baseball
As baseball grew, more dedicated parks were built to host professional teams.
Freeman's Park
This park was an important home for Oakland teams for many years.
- Teams that played here:
- The Oakland Clamdiggers played here from 1899 to 1902.
- The Oakland Oaks played here from 1903, and again from 1907 to 1912. The Oaks were part of the Pacific Coast League, a major league at the time.
- Location: It was in Emeryville, bounded by 59th Street, San Pablo Avenue, 61st Street, and Fremont Street.
- What's there now: Today, houses stand where Freeman's Park once was.
Idora Park
Idora Park was more than just a baseball field; it was also an amusement park!
- Teams that played here:
- The Oakland Oaks played here from 1904 to 1906.
- The San Francisco Seals also played here in 1906 after a big earthquake in San Francisco.
- Location: This amusement park was located between 56th and 58th Streets, and Telegraph and Shattuck Avenues.
- What's there now: The area is now mostly housing.
Alameda Recreation Park Grounds
This park in Alameda hosted local teams for several years.
- Teams that played here: The Alameda baseball team played in the Central California League and other leagues from 1906 to 1915.
- Location: It seems to have been in the same area as the 1886 Alameda ballpark.
- What's there now: Like many old sites, it's now covered by housing and small businesses.
Grove Street Park
This park hosted various local teams in the early 20th century.
- Teams that played here: Several local teams played here from about 1909 to 1918, including the Oakland Invaders of the California State League.
- Location: It was located on Grove Street (now Martin Luther King Jr. Way), near 57th and Aileen Streets. It was a couple of blocks southwest of Idora Park.
- What's there now: Today, Children's Hospital Oakland and Dover Park are in this location.
Oaks Park
Also known as Emeryville Park, this was a very important stadium for the Oakland Oaks.
- Teams that played here:
- The Oakland Oaks played here for a long time, from 1913 to 1955. They were a beloved team in the Pacific Coast League.
- The San Francisco Seals and the Mission Wolves also played some games here in 1914.
- Location: It was in Emeryville, at 1120 Park Avenue, bordered by San Pablo Avenue, 45th Street, and Watts Street.
- What's there now: This historic baseball site is now home to Pixar Studios, famous for its animated movies!
The Modern Era: Oakland Coliseum
The Oakland Coliseum became the home for a major league team.
Oakland Coliseum
This stadium has had several names, including RingCentral Coliseum and Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. It was the home of Major League Baseball in Oakland for many decades.
- Teams that played here: The Oakland Athletics of the American League played here from 1968 to 2024. The team moved to Sutter Health Park in Sacramento in 2025 and plans to move to a new stadium in Las Vegas by 2028.
- Location: It is located at 7000 Coliseum Way, near the Nimitz Freeway (I-880). It is bordered by Damon Marsh and the end of Baldwin Street.
See also
- Lists of baseball parks
- List of baseball parks in San Francisco, California
