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Ball Field Conditions

Note: Parks have until 4 p.m. to cancel games.

Cancellation and Inclement Weather Policy

The Milwaukee County Parks reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or relocate any rental if rental facility is not in playable condition. Every attempt possible will be made to avoid any and all inconveniences to customers. Groups who fail to follow field condition decisions could be charged for damages regardless if permits are taken out. For weekend rentals, park personnel will be in direct contact with the permit holder at least two hours prior to start of rental. At any time, please refer to your permit for specific operations contact information.

Softball Leagues

These leagues are for beginners or players looking to have fun in a less competitive environment. Composite bats may be used in these leagues but must be on the ASA approved bat list. No metal spikes are allowed in any social league. See the League Rule Book for league specifics. Maximum teams per league is eight with minimum of four for league play with a total of 10 weeks/games. To be considered for acceptance into any league, each manager must submit all required forms and fees during registration periods. Preference will be given on a first-come, first-served basis until each league is filled. No tournament or awards are offered for these leagues.

Summer 10-Week league scheduled to start the week of April 21st, 2025.
Registration Deadline is March 31st, 2025.

• Men's Social League - Thursday Nights - Estabrook/Kletzsch Park

• Summer: COED Social League - Monday Nights - LaFollette Park

Fall 7-Week league scheduled to start the week of August 18th, 2025.
Registration Deadline is July 31st, 2025.

• Men's Social Leagues - Wednesday Nights - West Milwaukee Park

• COED Social Leagues - Monday Nights - West Milwaukee Park

Join a League

Form a team of friends, all 18 years or older. Each team must have a manager and can have an unlimited roster. The team manager must submit an official application form and pay the registration fees by the registration deadline. Preferences will be given on a first-come, first-served basis until each league is filled. 

Team Enrollment includes team fee and 11 players. Extra Players are $20.00/player (Max Roster to 15 players)

 League Enrollment Form 

Other Information Links

• League Rule Book
• Manager Memo
• ASA Approved-Banned Bats

Practice / Single Game / League Permits

Purchase a practice permit to ensure your team's access to specific fields/courts throughout the park system. Specific locations can be reserved seven days or less in advance of your preferred date, and same-day requests are not accepted. Multiple permits can be issued per day for specific fields. All single-game reservations have a minimum rental time of two hours. A minimum of seven business days notice is required for game use.

Tournament or Event Permits

Groups or organizations looking to host tournaments or events using Milwaukee County Parks athletic facilities must submit an application to the Organized Sports Office. A tournament is defined as an athletic or sports competition that meets the criteria listed below. End-of-league or end-of-season tournaments may be considered a tournament, for permitting purposes, and not a continuation of league play.

A tournament includes:

• Athletic or sports competition 
• Bracketed or pool play (or other typical tournament format) designed to determine a winner(s)
• Open to the general public to participate or spectate
• Collection of fees prior to or day of event for participants or spectators
• Requires exclusive use of athletic fields or complexes
• Event infrastructure which includes tents, tables, chairs, goods and services vending, food and beverage sales or service, vendors or sponsors

Athletic Field Permit Applications

Turn in your completed application at least 30 days in advance. Visit the link below for rules, regulations, permit requirements and the application.

Athletic Field Rental Application