Today, with nearly every team in Major League Baseball either having or wanting a new ballpark, the Cubs continue to play at Wrigley Field without wanting a new one built. Nestled in the streets of Chicago, Wrigley Field continues to remain one of baseball's oldest parks. In 1914, Charles Weeghman decided to build a ballpark for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. He decided to construct the ballpark at the corner of Addison and Clark Streets. Originally named Weeghman Park, construction began on the 14,000 seat ballpark on March 14,1914. The ballpark had only a one deck of grandstand in a V-shape, with wooden bleachers in the outfield. Construction on the $250,000 ballpark was completed by April 23, 1914 when the Whales played their first game at the ballpark. Original dimensions at Weeghman Field were 310 ft. (left), 440 (center), and 356 (right). Weeghman Field was home to the Chicago Whales/Federals for two years when the Federal League went bankrupt.

One of Chicago's other teams, the Cubs, played at West Side Grounds until Charles Weeghman bought the club and moved them to his ballpark in 1916. The first Cubs game at Weeghman Field was on April 20, 1916. In 1920, Weeghman Field was renamed Cubs Park, and Weeghman sold the club to William Wrigley Jr. Beginning in 1922 and then 1923, Cubs Park underwent several renovations. The grandstands were moved back 60 feet and wooden bleachers were added, increasing the capacity to 20,000. Major renovations began in 1926, when Cubs Park was renamed Wrigley Field. The grandstand was double decked, the playing field was lowered, and the bleachers in left field were removed. The capacity increased to 38,396. More renovations were completed at Wrigley Field in 1937. Bleachers were added in the outfield and the famous 27 by 75 foot hand operated scoreboard was placed behind the bleachers in centerfield. The most distinct feature was the planting of ivy at the base of the outfield wall. Before World War II, the grandstand in left field was circled so all the seats faced home plate instead of centerfield. Lights for Wrigley Field were originally to be installed for the 1942 season. However because of the United States involvement in World War II and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Phil Wrigley donated the lights to the government.