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Location | Johns Street, Johnstown (map) | ||
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| Dimensions | RF --- | CF --- | LF --- | |
| Field | Grass | |||
| Infield | Grass | |||
| Seating | Seats, Bleachers | |||
| Capacity | ~10000 | |||
| Parking | Offsite only | |||
| Concessions | Yes, both baselines | |||
| Restrooms | Yes, both baselines | |||
| Playground | No | |||
The original Point Stadium stood on the same spot as the current Point Stadium.
The original Point Stadium was built in 1927 and was home to many professional teams, most recently the Johnstown Johnnies. Its name comes from the fact that it sits at the confluence of the Stonycreek, Little Conemaugh, and Conemaugh Rivers. Famous ballplayers such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Frank and Joe Torre, and Ken Griffey, Jr. have all played games at the Point. In 2000 and 2005, the Johnstown Steal/Johnnies won the Frontier League playoff championship at the Point Stadium. Point Stadium was also the second stadium in the country to have lights for night games. Additionally, the stadium has been host to many high school football games, concerts, and was used in the filming of the movie "All The Right Moves" starring Tom Cruise.
The grandstand behind home plate was built with balcony seating, but was shut down for safety reasons in the 1930s. The first level of the grandstand remained open and would fill up with the rest of the stadium during Opening Night. The concourse traveled in front of the seating areas, which is why the new Point Stadium features a similar seating arrangement.
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| The grandstand that originally featured balcony seating | The original concourse cut through the seating area |
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| Opening Night has always drawn a big crowd | The grandstand area was closed off due to deterioration |
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| The bleachers provided little leg room for the fans | The concourse was remodeled for the professional team |