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Use Gov­er­nors Island’s Ball­fields Dur­ing the 2015 Pub­lic Season

Jan 26, 2015 2:52 pm

The per­mit process to use Gov­er­nors Island’s sports fields is now open! The two nat­ur­al turf ball­fields can be eas­i­ly con­fig­ured for Lit­tle League base­ball and adult soft­ball or for soc­cer and oth­er field sports. The fields will be open for per­mit­ted use dur­ing day­light hours every day from May 23- Sep­tem­ber 27.

The ball­fields will open on May 23 when the Island opens for the 2015 sea­son. The ball­fields are sized for Lit­tle League base­ball or adult soft­ball. The out­fields of these fields can also be used for soc­cer or oth­er field sports. Fields are open when the Island is open to the pub­lic. The Island is open every day from May 23 through Sep­tem­ber 27. On week­days, the Island is open 10 AM to 6 PM; on week­ends from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Orga­ni­za­tions can apply online to use the fields. The per­mit process will be open until March 1 at which point we will review all of the appli­ca­tions we have received. There is a $26 non-refund­able per­mit fee. As with oth­er pub­lic ball­fields in New York City, pref­er­ence will be giv­en to youth groups, schools and leagues from across the City. Once the per­mit process is closed, The Trust will let groups know if they have secured field space and the dates and times at which they can use the fields. Fields are free of charge for all youth and school groups. There is a fee of $50 an hour for adult leagues.

We look for­ward to wel­com­ing groups from around the City to play ball while enjoy­ing incred­i­ble views of the Har­bor and Stat­ue of Liberty.