As the Major League Baseball season is underway, here are some county resources for baseball and softball fans.
Local Leagues
Check out local leagues for all ages in our Sports Directory. The lists show private sporting organizations that serve the Fairfax County athletic community. These organizations are not managed or operated by Fairfax County Government.
Batter Up!
Our Park Authority's batting cages at Braddock Park give everyone a chance to work on their swing – softball and baseball players. You can choose different ball speeds, from lob to 70 mph. Cages open in April.
Fields of Dreams
Of course, there are MANY ballfields around the county that host games, practices and more (and if there's a rain delay at a Park Authority field, be sure to check out the field status website for the latest information).
One of the crown jewels is Patriot Park North. After more than 20 years of planning and a collective effort among the baseball community, local government, and the Fairfax County Park Authority, Patriot Park North – the six-diamond baseball/softball facility – officially opened on a 67-acre lot adjacent to Willow Spring Elementary School off Braddock Road. Hundreds of local little leaguers and their families celebrated the historic opening of the just last April. The event signaled the completion of a “game-changing” facility that offers a fantastic competitive experience and provides a significant economic benefit to the community.
College Baseball and Softball
You can catch college baseball and softball teams in Fairfax County - George Mason, Georgetown and Marymount.
- George Mason men’s baseball team plays at Spuhler Field in Fairfax
- George Mason women’s softball team plays at the George Mason Softball Complex in Fairfax
- Georgetown men’s baseball team and Marymount men’s baseball now play at Capital One Park in Tysons
And save the date: The Atlantic 10 Conference will host its men’s baseball tournament at Capital One Park from May 21-25. The A-10 includes teams such as George Mason, Virginia Commonwealth University, George Washington University, St. Louis, St. Bonaventure and more. Capital One Park is located at 1600 Scotts Crossing Road, Tysons, across from Wegmans.
Library Items
Our library has nearly 2,000 baseball titles available for checkout, including historical books, movies, fiction and how-to guides.
Baseball and Softball Camps
Our Park Authority offers several camps at different age levels for baseball and softball. Search for "baseball" in the class catalog.
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