The Paradise Ground was initially a field behind Oldgate Farm to the south-west of Middlesbrough town centre.

However, later developments included small covered stands being built on three sides of the pitch and some uncovered seating.

However, players and officials had to change at the County Hotel, which was far enough away to require transport to be provided to reach the ground.

[1] The ground's record attendance of 14,000 was set on 18 February 1893 for an FA Cup match against Preston North End.

The last Football League game at the ground was played on 3 March 1894, with Ironopolis beating Northwich Victoria 2–1 in front of 2,000 spectators.