National Register of Historic Places

Terry Park Ballfield

Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida
Listed
June 19, 1995
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
95000730

About this property

The Terry Park Ballfield (also known as the Park T. Pigott Memorial Stadium) is a historic site in Fort Myers, Florida, United States. The park is named after the family who donated the land in the 1920s. For years the stadium hosted Major League Baseball spring training, as well as a dozen years of Florida State League baseball. The stadium hosted the Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Kansas City Royals spring training through the years. Terry Park was also home to some early minor league baseball, most notably the Fort Myers Palms and Fort Myers Royals, both belonging to the Florida State League. Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Roberto Clemente, Jimmy Foxx, Bob Feller, Tris Speaker, and George Brett are some of the notable players who have played at Terry Park Field.

Location

3410 Palm Beach Blvd.
Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida
26.65738, -81.84186

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Terry Park Ballfield listed on the National Register?

Terry Park Ballfield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Terry Park Ballfield?

Terry Park Ballfield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Terry Park Ballfield?

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