Birmingham is a city in the United States and is located in the north-central region of Alabama. It is home to a variety of museums, parks, and industrial sites. A common destination for outdoor enthusiasts and art aficionados, it is the most populous area in Jefferson County. 

Rickwood Field is a famous facility that is an important part of the Birmingham industrial heritage.

About Rickwood Field, Birmingham

Rickwood Field is the United States’ oldest professional baseball park. It was built in 1910 by industrialist Rick Woodward and has served as the home park for the Birmingham Barons and the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro leagues. The field is 12.7 acres in size, has been preserved, and is undergoing gradual restoration to become a “working museum” where baseball’s history can be experienced. It should be of note that Rickwood Field is a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Friends of Rickwood have been caring for the ballpark since 1992, and are working to restore it to its former splendor. From local minor-league stars to Negro League greats and Major League Baseball icons, the venue has seen numerous luminaries of the game circle in its bases. Rickwood Field is the home to the Miles College baseball team and the Barons also play one regular-season classic game a year there.

In addition, a museum to house the Negro and Southern League’s Hall of Fame has been proposed for a site next door to the park.

Rickwood Field is a place that allows visitors to relive the magic of baseball’s glory era. 

Events you can engage in when you visit Rickwood Field include;

– The Vintage Sports Cards and Memorabilia Show: This involves the exhibition, buying, selling, and trading of baseball souvenirs. 

– Baseball games: Little leagues, middle school, and college baseball games can be enjoyed on the field. Some games involve the players wearing baseball outfits of the 90s.

– Field Trips

– Softball games.

The field these days can be rented for weddings, birthday parties, and other events. Regularly, they also host amateur, police, and semi-pro games, and they open the gates to anyone who may stroll in and explore the grandstands or run the bases.

Rickwood Field is situated at 1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204, United States. The field is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also call ahead of time to get the weekend and evening game schedule.