Durham Athletic Park is a landmark in Durham, North Carolina, and a filming location for Bull Durham (1988). Built in 1940.
Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Bull Durham (movie, 1988) — as The minor-league ballpark home of the Durham Bulls where most of the film's baseball scenes wer
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15427, SRC-15428 - Built in 1940
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15427, SRC-16717, SRC-17157
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15427 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durham_Athletic_Park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15428 — https://www.museumofdurhamhistory.org/in-the-durham-delorean-bull-durham-1988 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16717 — https://www.americanheritage.com/content/durham-athletic-park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17157 — https://www.ballparkbrothers.com/durham-athletic-park (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Durham Athletic Park connected to Bull Durham?
Durham Athletic Park, in Durham, North Carolina, has a documented connection to Bull Durham. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Durham Athletic Park located?
Durham Athletic Park is located in Durham, North Carolina.