Rosedale Field

{{Short description|Field and former stadium in Toronto, Canada}}

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| image = File:Rosedale field clubhouse f1231 it0615.jpg

| caption = Rosedale Field clubhouse in 1921

| stadium_name = Rosedale Park

| nickname =

| address = 20 Scholfield Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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| pushpin_map = Canada Toronto#Canada Ontario#Canada

| pushpin_relief = yes

| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Toronto##Location in Ontario##Location in Canada| built = 1874

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| owner = City of Toronto, originally owned by Rosedale Golf Club

| operator = Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation

| surface = Grass

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| former_names = Rosedale Field

| tenants = Toronto Argonauts (IRFU) 1874–1877, 1908–1915, 1919
Toronto Amateur Athletic Club 1908-1911 (ORFU)
Toronto Rugby and Athletic Association 1912–1921 (ORFU)

| seating_capacity = 4,000 seated
10,000 seated and standing

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Rosedale Field was a grandstand stadium located in Rosedale Park at 20 Scholfield Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.{{cite web|title=Parks, Foresty & Recreation : Rosedale Park|url=http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/complex/210/|website=Toronto|access-date=18 November 2014}}

Originally called the Toronto Lacrosse Grounds, it was linked to St. Andrew's College, located in the area west of MacLennan Avenue from Summerhill Avenue to Douglas Drive (now a residential area).{{Cite web |url=https://www1.toronto.ca/city_of_toronto/city_planning/urban_design/files/pdf/hcd_northrosedale_5march08_small.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-09-12 |archive-date=2016-01-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131072536/http://www1.toronto.ca/city_of_toronto/city_planning/urban_design/files/pdf/hcd_northrosedale_5march08_small.pdf |url-status=dead }}

It could seat 4,000 spectators and could accommodate upwards of 10,000 standing. It was home to the Toronto Argonauts from 1874 to 1877, the Toronto Football Club/Toronto Athletic Club 1879–1897, and again from 1908 to 1915. It hosted the Canadian Dominion Football Championship game in 1892, 1894, 1896, 1900, 1905, and 1908. {{stack|File:Grey Cup plaque Rosedale Park.JPG}}It is most famously known for hosting the first-ever Grey Cup game in 1909, when almost 4,000 fans witnessed the University of Toronto Varsity Blues defeat Toronto Parkdale by a score of 26–6.[http://www.torontohistory.org/Pages_DEF/First_Grey_Cup_Game.html The First Grey Cup Game]

The 3,400-seat stadium and field was originally owned by the Rosedale Golf Club (which lent its name to the park). The grandstand is no longer standing; however, the field is still there and is used for soccer. The namesake golf course moved out in 1909 as The Scottish Ontario and Manitoba Land Company re-developed the area for residential homes.

The current field is part of Rosedale Park, owned by the City of Toronto. The home of Rosedale Tennis Club{{cite web|title=Rosedale Tennis|url=http://www.rosedaletennis.com/|website=Rosedale Tennis Club|access-date=18 November 2014}} is located in the northern portion of the park. An outdoor skating rink, two sets of tennis courts, a playground, wading pool, and a baseball field are also available in the park. Mooredale House uses the park for a soccer league and baseball league as well as a hockey league.

File:Mayfair at Rosedale Park.JPG

The field is also home to the annual spring park party, Mayfair.{{cite web|title=Rosedale Park - The Place to Be!|url=http://parkbench.com/blog/rosedale-park-the-place-to-be/|website=Park Bench Blog|access-date=18 November 2014}} The event typically consists of rides, games, flea market, and other such carnival-type activities. The event is traditionally on the first Saturday in May. The event is run and funded by Mooredale House. Celebrations surrounding the 100th Grey Cup in 2012 began with the unveiling of a Heritage Toronto commemorative plaque at Rosedale Park.

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