Baseball Diamond

Beginning in 1916, KVP fielded baseball teams in both the industrial and city leagues. Competition was fierce, and at game time thousands of fans cheered on the home team from bleachers on the north side of the field. Mr. Kindleberger was determined to have the best baseball diamond in Michigan, and as the fame of the Kindleberger diamonds spread, well-known traveling teams played exhibition games in the park.

The lower park was used for other events as well. The 4th of July celebration was a local favorite, and in 1939 the elaborate program drew in over 15,000 visitors.

Photos: Vintage postcard of Kindleberger Park Baseball Diamond; 4th of July in Kindleberger Park; 4th of July Pageant in Kindleberger Park.

[The next step is at the top of Scout Hill. There are several paths up to Scout Hill, some of which are steeper than others. Take whichever path works best for you.]