History
Semi-pro baseball was played at 28th and Elliott Streets as early as 1874. The Louisville Eclipse of the American Association began play there in 1882, and the club, renamed the Colonels, stayed through its move to the National League in 1892.
Fire destroyed the park on September 27, 1892. The 1893 season began in its remains, and the team then moved a block south to a second Eclipse Park.
Why it matters: It was Louisville's major-league ballpark through the 1880s.
Timeline
- c. 1874Early baseball use[1]
Semi-pro baseball was played at the site as early as 1874.
- 1882
The Louisville Eclipse began American Association play at the park.
- September 27, 1892Destroyed by fire[1]
The park was destroyed by fire; the 1893 season began in what was left of it.
- 1893Move to Eclipse Park II[1]
Early in 1893 the Colonels moved a block south to a new Eclipse Park at 28th and Broadway.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[1] |
|---|---|
| Mapped location | Approximate historic location |
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Teams & events
| Louisville Eclipse | American Association · 1882–1884 |
|---|---|
| Louisville Colonels | American Association · 1885–1893 |
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Venue facts
| Other names | Eclipse Park I |
|---|---|
| Location | 28th and Elliott Streets, west Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Venue type | Ballpark |
| Sports | Baseball |
| Level | MLB |
| Opened | c. 1874[1,2] |
| Last used for sports | 1893[1,2] |
| Demolished | September 27, 1892[1] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Closure | Destroyed by fire in September 1892; the club moved to a new park nearby in 1893. |
Documented details
- The park took its name from the original Association club, the Eclipse.[1]
Sources
- Eclipse Park, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, demolished, events, opened
- Eclipse Park I (park LOU02), Baseball Data Hub. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, coordinates, opened, teams
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (1)
- Wikipedia's infobox ends the park's use in 1893, though its text says the park burned on September 27, 1892; the Colonels began 1893 in the remains.
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