Griffith Stadium Park

Griffith Stadium was a multiuse sports stadium in Washington, D.C., that hosted professional baseball and football and a variety of public events. It was a principal home venue for Washington baseball and football teams across the first half of the 20th century.

The stadium opened in the early 1910s and remained in use through the mid-1960s before being demolished in 1965. During its existence it hosted Major League Baseball, professional football, Negro League games and large public gatherings.

Located within the District of Columbia, the site has since been redeveloped and the stadium no longer stands. Its legacy remains part of Washington’s early professional sports history.

• Dates of operation: Operated as a major multiuse sports venue in Washington, D.C., from the early 20th century until demolition in 1965.

Located in northeast Washington, D.C., near what was once the stadium district-use local maps to trace the historical footprint from central points like Union Station or the National Mall. Public transit and taxi services are the easiest ways to reach the area.

• This is a historical site (no longer an active stadium) - check local archives or historical markers in the area for plaques and photographs.
• Walk the surrounding neighborhood-period housing, old signage and baseball-era artifacts remain in the urban fabric.
• Use the Library of Congress or DC historical society resources to pair a visit with archival images of games and events held at Griffith Stadium.