8 awesome Calgary softball fields to rent this spring
Spring has sprung and that means softball season is only a few weeks away. Seems crazy, doesn’t it?
Very soon we will be picking flowers in the outfield, basking in the warm spring sun with a beer in hand. Here’s a list of great softball fields in Calgary.
SOUTH FIELDS
Pop Davies Athletic Park
Pop Davies has 5 softball fields in addition to 2 soccer fields, as well as portable facilities during the warm months.
Location: 6145 Ogden Road S.E.
Optimist Athletic Park
Optimist is well maintained and sees a huge amount of action during the summer sports season. It offers 6 softball diamonds, 1 baseball diamond, and 1 little league diamond, as well as soccer fields and washroom facilities.
Location: 5020 26 Avenue SW
Glenmore Athletic Park
This is one of Calgary’s largest sports facilities offering baseball, softball, soccer, and football fields. They have new tennis courts and a multitude of track and field facilities including a 400m running track, javelin and discus.There are 2 softball fields available for rent.
Location: 5300 19 Street SW
Bow Bottom Baseball Diamonds
Although these are baseball fields, they are often used by softball leagues across the city. The fields are well-kept, have portable washroom facilities and plenty of parking.
Location: Lake Huron Crescent SE
NORTH FIELDS
Shouldice Athletic Park
Shouldice is another huge athletic park available for rental by leagues, tournaments and other groups. It boasts 4 softball fields and 2 diamonds as well as public washrooms and concessions.
Location: 1515 Home Road NW
Renfrew Athletic Park
This park boasts 2 softball fields, one which is enclosed. It also has washrooms and a barbecue area.
Location: 813 13 Avenue NE
Silver Springs Community Association
This city maintained park is found at the Silver Springs Community Association. It boasts an adult softball field often used in rec leagues.
Location: 37 Silver Springs Dr NW
Hamptons
The Hamptons community offers a great park with a city-maintained adult softball field. It also boasts tennis courts and soccer fields.
Location: 10400 Hamptons Blvd NW
You can find a book your field using The City of Calgary’s website.