In 1912, it was given to the Public Welfare Association[2] in the city of Bristol by Commissioner Adrian Muzzy in memory of his two sons,[3] for the express purpose of amateur athletics,[1] officially opening on 8 July 1914,[4] for both baseball and football.

[1] Martín Dihigo, Warren Spahn, Satchel Paige, Johnny Mize, Vince Lombardi, Jim Rice, and Fred Lynn played at Muzzy Field.

Former Boston Red Sox stars Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, and Butch Hobson honed their skills with the "BriSox."

In 1991, Joe Archambeault put together a barnstorming exhibition New England Grey Sox team, including former Boston Red Sox players and other major-leaguers including Bill "Spaceman" Lee, Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, Bob Stanley, Dick McAuliffe, Dick Radatz, Ozzie Virgil, and Mike Stenhouse.

Further renovations in 2015, coinciding with the arrival of the Bristol Blues club, included a new rooftop press box, an extension of the roof, and an electronic sign at the corner of Park and Muzzy Streets to advertise events.