In 1912[4] or 1913,[5] Covington city leaders tried to acquire a baseball franchise in the Class D Blue Grass League.
Instead, after several larger cities backed out, Covington was awarded a franchise in the Federal League, a new "outlaw" circuit.
Pregame festivities included a parade, bands, and decorations across city along with the mayor tossing out a golden ball for the ceremonial first pitch.
Messenger pigeons were released to spread the news of the opening to each city on the Federal League circuit as well as one going to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
However, Covington (which had about 55,000 people at the time) wasn't really a big enough town to support the team, and drew only an average of 650 for the remainder of their initial nine-game home stand.
Federal Park was used for other events over the next few years, including boxing and auto polo, but was torn down in 1919 to make room for a new tobacco warehouse.