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Central Park

Baseball Fields

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Looking for a baseball league for your child to join?

Visit BeFitNYC to find leagues, programs, and facilities in your neighborhood.

Accessible denotes a wheelchair softball field.

 Know when to go: view upcoming athletic area usage.

NameLocation# of FieldsType of SurfaceAccessible
Central Park - Great Lawn81-85 Streets, Between East and West Drives8Turf
Central Park - Heckscher64 St. Between West and Center Drives6Turf/Little League
Central Park - North Meadow97-102 Streets, Between East and West Drives12Turf

How to Reserve an Athletic Field or Court
Organized leagues or special events need a permit to use an athletic field or court. For people under 18, the permit is free. For those 18 and over, a fee is required.

To reserve space, please see Athletic Permits and Applications.

Directions to Central Park

Know Before You Go

There are currently 3 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

ParkCentral Park

Beginning June 27, 2018, Central Park will become entirely car-free. The Central Park transverse roads at 97th, 86th, 79th and 65th Streets will remain open to motor vehicles.

Nature CentersBelvedere Castle Visitor Center

Beginning Monday, February 26, Belvedere Castle will be closed for restoration. The castle will reopen to the public in 2019. To reach our Urban Park Rangers at Central Park, please call (212) 360-1444.

ParkCentral Park

Beginning Monday, February 26, Belvedere Castle will be closed for restoration. The surrounding plaza and terrace remain open, but will also close in the coming weeks. The Belvedere will reopen to the public in 2019. For more information on the restoration of Belvedere Castle, please visit Central Park Conservancy's website.

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