The Philadelphia Centennials of the National Association leveled and resodded the field, built a 10-foot fence, clubhouse and grandstands in 1875.

Reach acquired a five-year lease on the horse market property in 1882, renaming it "Recreation Park".

The Phillies played their first game ever on April 2, 1883 and defeated the amateur Manayunk Ashlands by the score of 11-0 at Recreation Park.

[2] Once the lease had expired following the 1886 season, the club moved into their own new facility, Philadelphia Baseball Park, which they would call home for the next 51+1⁄2 years.

As of October 2015, a mini market stands on the corner where home plate was located, and urban housing occupies the area.