Parker Field (Richmond)

Parker Field

Parker Field in 1976
Full name	William H. Parker Field
Location	3001 N. Boulevard Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates	37°34′18.5″N 77°27′49.4″W / 37.571806°N 77.463722°W / 37.571806; -77.463722
Capacity	9,500
Construction
Opened	1934
Renovated	1954
Closed	1984
Demolished	1984
Tenants
Richmond Virginians (1954-1964) Richmond Braves (1966-1984)

Parker Field was a multi-use outdoor stadium in Richmond, Virginia, with a seating capacity of 9,500. The field was built in 1934, as part of the fair grounds, and was named after William H. Parker, who helped with the construction of the field. It was converted for minor league baseball in 1954, replacing Mooers Field.