Bucket-List Baseball Parks Every Fan Should Visit

22. Rickwood Field – A Living Time Capsule in Birmingham

Stepping into Rickwood Field is like walking through a portal into baseball's golden age. Opened in 1910, it's the oldest professional baseball park in America and a living museum of the game’s rich, complex history. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Rickwood has hosted legends such as Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige, and Willie Mays, serving as a venue for both Major League exhibition games and Negro League matchups. Today, the stadium is preserved with loving detail—featuring wooden bleachers, hand-operated scoreboards, vintage signage, and even original architectural elements from its early 20th-century heyday. Though no professional team calls it home full-time, the park comes alive for special events like the annual Rickwood Classic, as well as an upcoming 2024 MLB tribute game honoring the Negro Leagues. For history buffs, baseball purists, and anyone who appreciates the stories behind the sport, Rickwood Field offers an unforgettable, spine-tingling trip into the soul of baseball.