Doubleday Field
A century-old ballpark on the site long claimed as the “birthplace” of baseball. Entry is free, the grandstands are simple, and summer games are common.
According to legend, Abner Doubleday invented baseball on this grass in 1839. Although historians have long rejected this claim, the ballpark is still regarded as the spiritual birthplace of baseball. It opened in 1920 and has about 9,000 seats. Its brick entrance is very photogenic. In summer it hosts amateur leagues, high school games and the Hall of Fame Classic. On other days, visitors can walk in for free and explore the grandstands. It is a two-minute walk from the Baseball Hall of Fame, just south of Main Street.
Opening hours
Usually open during the day; free admission
Nearby sights
- Main Street, Cooperstown
- National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
- The Farmers' Museum
- Fenimore Art Museum
- Kingfisher Tower
- Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
- Otsego Lake
- Cooperstown Dreams Park