The H.A.A.A. Grounds

Originally planned in 1874 as a six and one-half acre site owned by the Hamilton Cricket Club, this sports ground included an eight-foot board fence, a dining room, dressing room, and grandstand. In addition to cricket, lacrosse and rugby football were played here, and immediately to the north was one of Hamilton's earliest steeplechase courses. In 1910, the Tiger Rugby Club announced its amalgamation with the Cricket Club and its intention to purchase an interest in the property, leading to the formation of the Hamilton Amateur Athletic Association. By October 1910, a new steel grandstand seating 2,318 had been built on the west side of the field, and the Grey Cup game was played here that October. Between 1910 and 1935, Hamilton teams won 4 of the 7 Grey Cup games played here. After the grandstand was destroyed by a spectacular fire on 27 September 1927, it was rebuilt. In 1945, the City of Hamilton purchased the grounds. The Hamilton Tigers played here until 1950, after which high school and junior football teams used the facility. It is the oldest sports park in Hamilton.

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