Fitness Fact
Baseball and softball are great teambuilding recreational sports that combine fitness with fun.
Throwing motions can help increase arm strength, while sprinting from base to base is great for improving cardiovascular health. (ACSM)
Found 228 facilities, 8 programs, and 351 leagues for Baseball/Softball
Baseball and Softball Fields
Please note: Any individual can use Parks’ recreational spaces without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. Organized play (leagues) requires a permit. Click here for an application and more information about permits.
Allerton Ballfields ALLERTON AVE. & MOSHOLU PARKWAY (Bronx) # of Fields: 4 Type of Surface: Turf/Regulation
Ambrosini Field CITY ISLAND AVE. & SCHOFIELD ST. (Bronx) # of Fields: 1 Type of Surface: Little League
Arcilla Playground CLAY, TELLER AVENUES, EAST 164 STREET (Bronx) # of Fields: 1 Type of Surface: Asphalt
Basil Behagen Field E. 165TH STREET / UNION AVENUE (Bronx) # of Fields: 1 Type of Surface: Little League
Bronx Park East S/S BRONX RIVER & BRONX PARK EAST (Bronx) # of Fields: 3 Type of Surface: Little League/Regulation
Castle Hill Little League ZEREGA & GLEASON AVENUES (Bronx) # of Fields: 2 Type of Surface: Little League
Co-op City Field CO-OP CITY BLVD., BELLAMY LOOP (Bronx) # of Fields: 2 Type of Surface: Little League Click to jump to a facility type: Baseball and Softball Fields Recreation Centers
Please note: Some programs require advance registration and/or recreation center membership. Always call the contact number provided before attending a program.
at North Meadow Recreation Center Recreation Center
Central Park, Cross Streets: Mid-park at 97th Street
Phone: (212) 348-4867
Field Day Kits
Use the entire field day kit or just one or two items. We provide a variety of games and sports equipment, including basketballs, handballs, whiffle balls and bats, footballs--everything you need for an individual or group outing in the park.
No pre-registration required, bring a valid photo ID. Free.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center Recreation Center
85 Bradhurst Avenue, Cross Streets: West 146th Street & Bradhurst Avenue
Phone: (212) 234-9607, Phone 2: (212) 234-9608
Afterschool Program
This free Turn 2 Foundation-sponsored program runs during the school calendar year. The program offers music, visual arts, drama, literacy, social competency, computer courses, and sports and fitness opportunities to all registered participants.
For more information, please click on this link:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/afterschool/asp_info.html
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center Recreation Center
80 Catherine Street, Cross Streets: Cherry & Monroe streets
Phone: (212) 285-0300
Afterschool Program
For more information regarding Citywide Afterschool Programs, click here.
Monday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
September-June
at Highbridge Community Center Recreation Center
2301 Amsterdam Avenue, Cross Streets: West 173rd Street
Phone: (212) 927-2012, Phone 2: (212) 927-2400
Instructional Baseball
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
at St. James Recreation Center Recreation Center
2530 Jerome Avenue, Cross Streets: 192nd Street/Jerome Avenue
Phone: (718) 367-3657, Phone 2: (718) 367-3658
Sports Explorer Program
New York Cares volunteers provide free non-competitive sports activities for children ages 8-13. The activities are geared to engage the children in active play while developing team-building skills. Sports vary throughout the year.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Program is every other Saturday. Program space is limited, so early arrival is recommended.
Teen Program
Each evening, teens can partake in a variety of activities, including billiards, basketball, ping pong, cards, computer classes, and table games.
Free tournaments and sports programs, such as basketball, softball, and flag football, are made available for youth and teens during the holidays. Flyers and information will be posted accordingly.
Monday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
at Randall's Island Park
EAST & HARLEM RIVERS (Manhattan)
Kid's Camp
Nature walks and activities for children
Level of Ability: All
Program start dates to be announced.
at Dimattina Playground
RAPELYE, HICKS, COLES ST (Brooklyn)
Wheelchair Softball
Wheelchair softball practice
Level of Ability: All
Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.
7th Day Adventist League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 562 – 9584 Email
Bronx Umpires Alliance
Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 841-0398
Borough: Bronx
Age: Adult
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (917) 295-7655 Email
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Email
Castle Hill Little League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (718) 824-5555
City Island Little League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Phone: (718) 885-9296
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Phone: (718) 379-8242
Eastchester A.C. Little League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball/Softball
Fordham Bedford Youth Little League
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Phone: 917-645-9511
Borough: Bronx
Age: Youth
Type: Baseball
Jaws Little League, established in 1978, serves the children of the bronx between the ages of 7 & 18 years old. The league plays in Crotona Park.
Phone: (718) 589-5135 Email
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