Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Whittington Park
— Hot Springs Historic Baseball Trail —
Photographed By Steve Masler, April 8, 2017
1. Whittington Park Marker
More baseball was played in the ballpark on this corner than anywhere else in Hot Springs. Built in 1894 and used until 1942. Whittington Park, later named Ben Johnson Field, was the epicenter of baseball in Hot Springs. A partial list of those who played classic games here includes: Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Buck Freeman, Sam Crawford, Walter Johnson, Tris Speaker, and Babe Ruth.
Erected 2012 by Hot Springs Advertising & Promotion Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 34° 30.953′ N, 93° 4.451′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker is on Whittington Avenue, 0.4 miles west of Woodfin St., on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the far north side of a parking lot across the street from The Arkansas Alligator Farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 890 Whittington Ave, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mel Ott (a few steps from this marker); Smoky Joe Wood (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fogel Field (about 400 feet away); Hot Springs: The Birthplace of Spring Baseball
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Also see . . . Hot Springs, Arkansas - A Grand Slam for Baseball Lovers. Visit Hot Springs website entry (Submitted on March 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Arkansas Baseball Encyclopedia, 1898
2. Whittington Park
Photographed By Steve Masler, April 8, 2017
3. Whittington Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
