Richards Park (Waxahachie, Texas)

It opened before 1914, has been renovated many times since, and was home to three Major League teams for Spring Training in the early 20th century.

It was originally named Jungle Park,[1] and was renamed in 1946 for former MLB player and manager Paul Richards.

An agreement was struck for the Detroit Tigers to use the facility for 1916 and 1917, and the stadium was christened Jungle Park in honor of its tenant.

The Cincinnati Reds would use the facility in 1919, and the Chicago White Sox would be the last major league team to hold spring training in Waxahachie in 1921.

Richards, a Waxahachie native, and several locals raised enough money to restore and reopen the park in April of that year with lights and a terrace system to prevent flooding.