About Recreation Park
Recreation Park is a College Football and MLB stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1865. It seats 17,000. Former tenants include Pittsburgh Alleghenys (MLB, 1884–1890) and Pittsburgh Panthers (College Football, 1902–1903). It has also been known as Union Park (1865–1884).
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Address
Address derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Pittsburgh Panthers
Previously:
Schenley Park
(1901–1901)
Moved to:
Forbes Field
(1909–1924)
|
College Football | 1902 - 1903 |
|
Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Pittsburgh Alleghenys
(1887–1890)
Allegheny City
(1882–1886)
Previously:
Exposition Park II
(1883–1883)
Moved to:
Exposition Park III
(1891–1909)
|
MLB | 1884 - 1890 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Recreation Park?
The capacity of Recreation Park is 17,000.
When was Recreation Park built?
Recreation Park opened in 1865.
Where did the Pittsburgh Panthers play before Recreation Park?
Before moving to Recreation Park in 1902, the Pittsburgh Panthers played at Schenley Park in 1901.
Where did the Pittsburgh Panthers play after Recreation Park?
After leaving Recreation Park in 1903, the Pittsburgh Panthers moved to Forbes Field in 1909. They played there until 1924.
Where did the Pittsburgh Alleghenys play before Recreation Park?
Before moving to Recreation Park in 1884, the Pittsburgh Alleghenys played at Exposition Park II in 1883.
Where did the Pittsburgh Alleghenys play after Recreation Park?
After leaving Recreation Park in 1890, the Pittsburgh Alleghenys moved to Exposition Park III in 1891. They played there until 1909.
Historical Names
Recreation Park
1885 - Present
CurrentUnion Park
1865 - 1884
Location
References
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.