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 at a Glance#
About Borchert Field#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - -2° | -13° | 39 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -8° - 1° | -10° | 31 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -3° - 6° | -3° | 54 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 13° | 5° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 74 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 25° | 19° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 27° | 21° | 97 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 16° | 11° | 59 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 8° | -1° | 60 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 1° | -9° | 49 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
