America's Oldest
Baseball Park

We will be closed on Monday November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

Upcoming Events:

–  Nov. 9 Sports Card and Memorabilia Show (9 am – 3 pm)         

Bulletin Board:

 Don’t miss the upcoming Open House!

Admission:

Open to the Public – Admission is Free

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Game Days Only
*The Park will be closed for holidays

Address:

*Free onsite parking

Our History

Rickwood Field was the passionate pursuit of a young Birmingham, Alabama industrialist, Rick Woodward. While still in his 20s, Woodward bought controlling interest in the city’s professional baseball team, the Coal Barons. He then sought help from the legendary Connie Mack in designing “The Finest Minor League Ballpark Ever” in this booming iron-and-steel town, the fastest growing city in the nation at that time. Woodward’s passion was contagious.

More Than Just a Field.

More Than Just a Sport.

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Blogs

1910-08-18-Rickwood Base Ball Park Color Postcard
1910 - 1919
1910 Rickwood Field opened August 18, 1910, to a wildly enthusiastic crowd that saw their beloved Barons...
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1912 League Champion Birmingham Barons Team Photo at Rickwood Field
1920 - 1929
1922 Rickwood was Birmingham’s premier sporting venue, and Woodward expanded the business by playing...
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1928-1935 circa aerial view of Rickwood Field C_736003 (2) - cropped
1930 - 1939
1931 In 1931, young and very brash pitching phenom Dizzy Dean led his Houston Buffs into battle against...
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Willie Mays

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