I was going for a bike ride and found this gem! There's baseball fields, a paved walkway, some…read morepicnic tables, a basketball court, tennis courts, an empty paved court(maybe for dogs), a jungle gym, and street hockey field! I was amazed that they had that many things in one small park. There were mostly kids playing and a couple parents watching the little ones. It looks like you probably need a permit for the baseball field. It looks like a great place for kids that are local to go play!

Nothing beats the feel of real grass on an athletic field, and this one is a great example. A…read morerobust, healthy lawn is one of the primary features of this soccer field and baseball diamond. With an adjacent playground that appears to be part of the Forest Avenue School, it's an amazing place to watch your kids play their little hearts out. I'm a fan!

Fantastic Views // Lots of fun!…read more There is nothing quite like playing or watching softball in Central Park in one of the greatest cities in the world. Lot's of fun for the family. Fans are always welcome. Some regulars play in a handful of different leagues. The fields are a bit close together, and home runs regularly enter the other fields. Modified rules, and slow pitch. Come watch your favorite broadway teams battle it out during the summer, and many other league teams as well. You can find your favorite shows and stop by to cheer them on ( http://www.broadwayshowleague.com/ ) Nearby Dining Options In the Park Tavern on the green $$$ - directly across the bike path and road on the West Side ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/tavern-on-the-green-new-york-7 ) Ballfield Cafe $ - Ballpark food, beer, and wine, open during the summer ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/ballfields-cafe-new-york ) Le Pan Quotien $ - beer, wine, healthy and vegan options ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-pain-quotidien-central-park-new-york?osq=Le+Pain+Quotidien ) Boathouse ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-loeb-boathouse-new-york-2?hrid=99i-2tretE6McBqaukV-UQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ) The Scene: Fun, Outdoors, Unique Destination Rating: 8 Date Rating: 6 Hob Nob Potential: 2 Strong Suggestion: The nicest bathrooms are at the Boathouse and Tavern on the Green.

Really enjoyed our last few hours in New York with a visit in the glorious sunshine watching these…read moretwo teams battling it out in Central Park. I'm trying to find contact details for both teams, can anyone help me?

Brooklyn Sluggers not huge but great affordable facility for…read morebaseball/softball workouts. Very clean the staff is helpful, very nice and approachable. You can use auto batting cages or manually pitch to batters. There's also technology and additional equipment to analyze hiring and pitching but haven't used yet. Call for rates and scheduling.

Really amazing place. Really friendly staff. my kid and I love it…read more We tried it once, and now we are customers for life.

This park is geared towards toddlers Completely fenced in…read more(although it is attached to a tennis court and the door to that was open one of the days we went. I noticed some of the kids would run into the court area... luckily no one was playing tennis) Swings - two baby swings (the bushes nearby provided some shade in this area) and two of the swings that have a regular seat and a baby seat attached to the same thing. Gazebo - there's a gazebo in the center that was on an elevated cement platform. Baby play House - there was a little play house that looked like it was for babies, like new walker age... Two play structures for kids - lots of slides Plenty of benches around the park A giant pig statue and cow statue to play on Dinosaur, airplane, and police car ride up Pretend nature themed house with a little bench in it A splash pad that was dirty and not open yet. I assume it will be cleaned first. Looks like it'll be like a couple inches of water with a giant flower shooting water down onto the kids. We have been to this park 3 times now and def will return Street parking Has restrooms Basketball courts An ice cream truck pulled up one of the times

Came across this hidden gem a few weeks ago. Lucky I did. It's tucked away and would've never…read moreknow it was there. Their main purpose is a college prep showcase organization. My middle son has just joined the Savages, so in his case, I can not comment yet. I can say that the one workout he went to was better than any workout he has had with his personal trainer and that's per his words. My younger son takes hitting lessons here and once a week he takes a speed and agility class. The two coaches that are primarily there are phenomenal. I've been in the baseball world as a coach going on my 18th year and these guys are extremely patient and knowledgeable. Being that my son is like me, stubborn, I felt I needed him to go elsewhere to brush up on his hitting. This place has proved to me that my son is in good hands. Watch for this place to make more of a name for themselves as years go by.

I have been coming to BPI for a few years now. My son has been getting private batting lessons from…read moreCoach Arti, who is amazing. He has taught my son the proper mechanics and have really made an impact to his game. Coach Arti is very honest and expects nothing but hard work and dedication. Located in Bellville, the spot is perfect for hitting and pitching. The level of instruction goes beyond words, especially when my son is hitting line drives and a few home runs. Would totally recommend to anyone.

I've played company softball on this field several times over the past few years. It used to be a…read morereally crappy field (read: torn up grass, weeds, divots, shoddy infield, pretty much dilapidated and forgotten-- conditions not conducive to a softball or baseball game) up until a couple years ago when it was totally renovated.* Now, it's totally, shall I, say beautiful? Well, if you like turf, it's quite nice. So, obviously it's a no cleats field. There is a really nice track that surrounds the one field as well. There are stands for observers, bathrooms (which is a HUGE plus for athletes. Trust me...when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. Also, the bathrooms are clean, AND they have soap and hand towels! I was amazed.**), and locker rooms, but those aren't open to the general public and are solely for students who go to MB high school. The field is impeccably maintained too. I saw one groundskeeper (no, it wasn't Willy) who actually raked the infield when we were finished with our game last night. I guess my only gripe is it'd be great if the infield was covered to protect it from rain. It was slightly muddy at home plate last night. Oh, and since it's almost directly under the Manhattan Bridge, it can get a little noisy, so you might have trouble hearing your infield. So, if you belong to a NYC softball league and are scheduled to play here, you're lucky, because it's one of the nicer turf fields in the city. *This could also be called "Verizon Field" if you want to be all corporate about it. I think they gave the high school money for remodeling. **Maybe if I knew you better I'd tell you of the bathroom horror stories at most softball fields...flies, no doors, port-o-potties, or no bathroom at all, which doesn't help if say, you've drunk too much Gatorade and can't stand and pee like a guy. Oh, I've said too much.

dirt infield which runs deep enough for baseball. softball outfielders will normally end up…read morestanding on the dirt. the rest of the field is turf, but non-metal cleats ARE allowed. nice views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. a previous review said turf and no cleats allowed, but that's incorrect. nice field, but well out if the way. best path is F train to east broadway stop, but that's still a 4-5 block walk from there.