For thousands of years, the Forks of the Thames has been a significant location in this area for trading, growing crops and meeting. It wasn't until 1877 that the site became a baseball field, but that is exactly what it has remained to this day. Originally named "Tecumseh Park", the park was later renamed to its current title "Labatt Memorial Park" and has since been the home of many different teams, leagues, events and even a number of different sports. Over the years, the park has hosted some of baseball's most legendary players including Ty Cobb, Satchel Paige and Fergie Jenkins.
Book a guided tour to experience one of Southwestern Ontario's most unique sport attractions and learn more about the 147-year-old history of this baseball gem. Don't miss your chance to step foot on this historic field, enter the original 1937 Roy McKay Clubhouse and view artifacts that help to tell the story of the park!
Your guided tour will include the following:
Cost:
Subsidies are available for City of London residents.
Please contact us to discuss.
On July 29, 2022, Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins was invited to Labatt Park to take a tour of the World's oldest baseball grounds, a park that he called home when he pitched for the London Majors in 1984. Watch the video to hear more about the park from this baseball legend.
That Labatt Memorial Park was given the designation of the World's Oldest Continually Operating Baseball Grounds by the Guinness World Records since the park was established in 1878 and host baseball games to the present day.
Labatt Park is proud to be included in the Southwestern Ontario Baseball Heritage Pass. This pass provides a unique opportunity to explore three amazing baseball heritage attractions across Southwestern Ontario with one ticket.
Labatt Memorial Park
25 Wilson Ave
London, ON N6H 1X2
*Free parking is available on-site.
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Do you have an object you would like to donate to the Labatt Memorial Park Collection? If so we would love to hear from you!
For recommendations on where to eat, stay and attractions to check out while you're in the city, please visit: londontourism.ca
While in town for a tour why not attend a London Majors game? Please visit their website to view their game schedule, merchandise and ticket purchase information.
Labatt Park Tours have concluded for the season, thank you to all our visitors who stopped by this summer! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025, stay tuned then for opening dates.
