Parker Field (Richmond)

Parker Field
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Full nameWilliam H. Parker Field
Location3001 N. Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates37°34′18.5″N 77°27′49.4″W / 37.571806°N 77.463722°W / 37.571806; -77.463722
Capacity9,500
Construction
Opened1934
Renovated1954
Closed1984
Demolished1984
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.