{"id":170082,"date":"2020-09-20T18:25:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-20T23:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=170082"},"modified":"2020-09-24T13:59:53","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T18:59:53","slug":"the-best-parks-in-chicago-for-softball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-best-parks-in-chicago-for-softball\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Parks in Chicago With Softball Leagues & Tournaments"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that sports make up a large part of Chicago culture. And we\u2019re not just talking about our iconic professional franchises. Every summer, Chicago parks find themselves filled with residents playing a variety of different sports. There\u2019s baseball games, tennis matches, and plenty of courts filled with basketball players across the city. <\/span><\/p>\n

But there\u2019s one sport, in particular, that has the spotlight, softball. The game of softball is rooted in Chicago where the first game occurred in 1867. With a variety of adult leagues and formats, like the <\/span>popular 16-inch softball game<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s not surprising to see games fill the city day and night. So, whether you\u2019re looking to play a casual game with friends, or turn it up a notch and join a competitive softball league, we\u2019ve got the scoop on some of the best parks in Chicago for softball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Waveland Park<\/span><\/h2>\n

First up is <\/span>Waveland Park<\/span><\/a> which is located on the north side of Chicago near another famous ballpark, Wrigley Field. At the Waveland Park softball fields, there are plenty of softball diamonds to host games. One of the perks of playing here is that the fields are maintained pretty well. Plus, if you end up needing a break from softball, the park has running and biking paths, tennis courts, and access to Lake Michigan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Calumet Park<\/span><\/h2>\n

Calumet Park<\/span><\/a> is another great spot for some Chicago softball. Located in Chicago\u2019s east side, the park is perfect for families with younger players as there are a lot of junior fields here. Outside of the seasonal softball leagues,<\/span>\u00a0Calumet Park also hosts sewing, woodshop, and dance lessons for community members!<\/span><\/p>\n

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La Follette Park<\/span><\/h2>\n

The next park you need to check out for some Chicago softball is <\/span>La Follette Park<\/span><\/a>. This park finds its home in the Austin community. Outside of the softball fields, La Follette Park features basketball courts, tennis courts, and even a fieldhouse with an indoor pool.<\/span><\/p>\n

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