My family visited Rickwood last month on a trip to Birmingham. This was one of the highlights of the trip to me. We visited during a day where there was no game, and other than a staff member or volunteer of some sort, we were the only people there. Look for the self-guided tour brochure near the entrance; it's full... More

Great place to visit if you're a baseball junky like me. Oldest active park. Catch a game or available tour. Lots of history. Oh if these old dugout walls could talk.

If you get a chance, go see a game here. This field is older than Wrigley. They used it in 42, the movie. Nothing compares to the feel-it's like going back in time

I grew up in Atlanta in the 40s and 50s following the Atlanta Crackers Baseball team. Their biggest rival was the Birmingham Barons who played at Rickwood Field. It was great to tour the field and sit in the dugout. I was surprised that you are unable to see 2nd base while in the dugout because of the slope of... More

If you like sports history or just history in general this is great. Its hard to believe that Ty Cobb, and Babe Ruth played there. The movie "Ty Cobb" with Tommy Lee Jones was filmed there, too. Many colored players of the past played at Rickwood in the Negro Leagues. The area is run-down and not a place to be... More

If you are near Birmingham go by and visit the oldest active baseball park in the country. The one time home of the Birmingham Barons and the the Birmingham Black Barons, Rickwood Filed is a place filled with the benevolent ghosts of baseball. Just think who played on this field ... future hall of famers like Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson,... More

Was able to play in this ballpark as a member of a 40 and over Baseball team. You can feel the ghost of all the famous ball players that played here. Babe Ruth, Stan Musial, Reggie Jackson and a host of others. Oldest United States ball park still standing. Built in 1910.

First, let me say that while this park needs some work, there are some things being done here and there. Entrance is free, and i believe the park is open every day but sunday. Take a walk around the park and check it all out. The dugouts, the stands, the vintage signs in the outfield and the amazing scoreboard. Also,... More

Minor leauge baseball at its best! The Barons are a fun team to watch. They have lots of promotional activities and great package prices for Scouts, Little Leauge Teams, and other groups. Ample parking and interesting shenanigans between innings. Throw in a hot dog and a beer and what more could you want?