Borchert Field
Park Historic Milwaukee baseball park, early professional venue
Historic baseball ground in Milwaukee remembered for its early 20th-century minor-league and Negro League games; visitors come for plaques and local baseball history on walking tours.
Borchert Field was a historic baseball stadium on Milwaukee’s north side that served as the city’s principal professional baseball venue in the first half of the 20th century. It was best known as the longtime home of Milwaukee’s minor-league baseball teams.
The ballpark opened in the late 19th century and remained in use through the first half of the 20th century before closing and being demolished in the early 1950s. It hosted baseball games and other local sporting events during its operational years.
The former site lies within the city of Milwaukee; the stadium no longer exists and the location has been redeveloped since the park’s demolition.
- Baseball venue history: Functioned as Milwaukee's primary baseball park for many years and hosted professional minor-league baseball teams.
How to Get to Borchert Field #
Borchert Field is in Wisconsin (Madison area). Access is by car or local transit; check community sports directories for exact address and event schedules. Parking and transit options vary by event.
Tips for Visiting Borchert Field #
- Check local scheduling if interested in events - the field hosts community and amateur baseball games.
- The park is near Madison's urban area; combine a visit with nearby food trucks or neighborhood cafés.
- During local league play arrive early for parking; demand rises on weekend game days.
Best Time to Visit Borchert Field #
Peak activity aligns with baseball season in spring and summer.
Weather & Climate near Borchert Field #
Borchert Field's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (819 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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