"old" Avenue Grounds, came on September 4, 1896, p.10, announcing an upcoming amateur ball game. Although some sources have stated that the ballpark site became the amusement park called Chester Park, that park was located a couple of miles farther northeast on Spring Grove Avenue, T-d into by Mitchell Avenue. Recently the property near the Avenue Grounds site had been occupied by Hilshire Farms and Kahn's, at 3241 Spring Grove. As of 2016, that site was a vacant lot. The approximate actual site of the ballpark is occupied by railroad yards. Ballpark amenities Admission onto the grounds cost 50 cents, which was lowered to 10 cents after the fifth inning. The ballpark featured such cuisine as hard-boiled eggs, ham sandwiches, and mineral water. Lemon peel-and-water drinks also sold for 10 cents. There was a special section named the "Little Dukes", for those who wanted to sit near the bar. It also has the claim to Fame for holding the first Major League Ladies' Day, in 1876. References Benson, Michael. 1989. Baseball Parks of North America. McFarland & Company. . MacDonald, Neil W. 2004. The League That Lasted. McFarland & Company. . Notes External links Avenue Grounds Baseball Park SCSR / Avenue Grounds 1901 map showing the ballpark Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors – Baseball-Reference.com Defunct Major League Baseball venues Sports venues in Cincinnati Baseball venues in Ohio