Island Park
Also Known As: Columbus ParkLocation: Schenectady, NY
Van Slyke Island in Mohawk River.
Capacity: 2,000 est
Dimensions (Left, Center, Right): No outfield fence in the early days
Van Slyke Island has since been joined to the mainland, and the site is now a parking lot for Schenectady County Community College. The park was near the Western Gateway Bridge (SH 5) & State Street.
Used by: Schenectady Electricians, Schenectady Frog Alleys, Schenectady Electricians/Scranton Miners, Schenectady
Following are the minor league baseball teams known to have played at Island Park:
Year | Team | League | W | L | Attend | Avg. | ||
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1909 | Schenectady | Eastern Association | Roster | Stats | ||||
1904 | Schenectady Electricians/Scranton Miners | New York State League | 47 | 75 | Roster | Stats | ||
1903 | Schenectady Frog Alleys | New York State League | 80 | 52 | Roster | Stats | ||
1902 | Schenectady Electricians | New York State League | 56 | 55 | Roster | Stats | ||
1901 | Schenectady Electricians | New York State League | 65 | 50 | Roster | Stats |
Attendance listed indicates the total home attendance for the team even if it played in multiple home ballparks or additional cities in the same year.
Average attendance is based on half the team's total games being played at home.