# Central Park Ballfields

> Central Park has 26 ballfields for baseball and softball, including the Heckscher Ballfields and the Great Lawn, plus fall soccer and flag football on the…

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Sports · Central Park, Manhattan

Central Park has 26 ballfields for baseball and softball, including the Heckscher Ballfields and the Great Lawn, plus fall soccer and flag football on the North Meadow. Many Manhattan youth leagues play here, and families can use open fields for pickup games.

- **Address:** Central Park (Heckscher Ballfields near W 63rd St; North Meadow at 97th St), 10024
- **Neighborhood:** Central Park, Manhattan
- **Ages:** Ages 4–17
- **Price:** Free (Free; organized games need NYC Parks permits)
- **When:** Ballfield season typically spring through fall
- **Setting:** Outdoor
- **Website:** https://www.centralparknyc.org/activities/guides/sports-and-courts
- **Checked against:** https://www.centralparknyc.org/activities/guides/sports-and-courts

## Highlights

- 26 ballfields
- North Meadow soccer and flag football in fall
- Basketball and volleyball courts too

Hours and prices change; confirm with the provider before you go.

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