Griffith Stadium

Griffith Stadium was a ballpark in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., standing between Georgia Avenue and 5th Street. The facility featured two tiers of covered grandstands running from home plate to the foul poles, with additional open seating sections stretching through the outfield.

After fire destroyed the old wooden ballpark in 1911, a new steel and concrete stadium rose on the same site. The Senators played here until 1960, and several World Series games took place on these grounds before the facility was later torn down.

During the mid-20th century, this ballpark brought together people from across the city who came to watch baseball and cheer for the home team. The stands regularly filled with families spending afternoons eating hot dogs and drinking soda while the game unfolded on the field below.

The former ballpark site now sits in the Shaw neighborhood and can be explored on foot, with markers recalling its earlier use. Visitors interested in the capital's baseball history will find other memorial spots and references to the city's sporting past nearby.

A tree once stood in left field that interfered with play but could not be removed for practical reasons. Players had to adjust their strategy, and some balls actually landed in the branches, creating unusual game situations.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1911

Architects: Osborn Engineering

Official opening: July 24, 1911

Capacity: 27000

GPS coordinates: 38.91750,-77.02028

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:12