Central Park
1884-1906 In the South of Market district, known under the name 'Central Park' at the corner of 8th and Market Streets, a stadium with seating for 15,000, Daniel R. McNeil opened a professional baseball stadium on Thanksgiving Day 1884, and was used for play of the Pacific Coast Baseball League from 1886 until June 1887. 37°46′25.81″N 122°24′30.79″W / 37.7738361°N 122.4085528°W / 37.7738361; -122.4085528
This ball park on April 28, 1888 became the home of the newly formed California State League. This park was destroyed by 1906 earthquake/fire.
- Location: 8th and Market Streets 1901 Photo.
- Occupants:
- San Francisco Seals - Pacific Coast League (1903-1906 part)
Read more about this topic: List Of Baseball Parks In San Francisco, California
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