Jay Littleton Ballpark, looking west

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Aerial view of the Ontario area, with the San Bernardino Freeway (10) running diagonally from the bottom left and curving upward view is facing west. The Jay Littleton Ballpark is visible at lower left Grove Avenue runs horizontally at forefront, and 4th Street runs vertically from lower left to upper left. Photograph was taken for Winter Mortgage Company. Photograph dated May 4, 1957.Jay Littleton Ballpark, formerly known as John Galvin and Ontario Ballpark, is located on the south side of the 10 Freeway at the corner of 4th and Grove in Ontario. This antique wooden stadium with covered grandstand was built in 1935 at a cost of $20,000 with a seating capacity of 2,500. The home teams have included the California Angels (Pacific Coast League - Spring Training) 1937-1942 Ontario Orioles (Sunset League) 1947 and Chaffey High School - present. Due to its 'old-time' stadium appearance, it has been used as a set for "The Babe", "A League of Their Own" and "The X-Files".