Burbank has a solid youth baseball culture — the city runs programs through Olive Recreation Center, Bel Aire Ball Field hosts Burbank Little League, and George Izay Park has the diamonds where kids play pickup and practice. For families who want more, Brookside Park in Pasadena is an 8-mile drive and includes Jackie Robinson Baseball Stadium, one of the best youth baseball facilities in the region. Here are the five fields worth knowing about.
1. Bel Aire Ball Field (Burbank)
Location: 1750 Bel Aire Dr, Burbank, CA 91504
Burbank👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 1.4 mi
Burbank kids' first real ballpark experience: Bel Aire is where Burbank Little League families spend their spring weekends — a proper youth baseball facility with the infrastructure to support real games, not just practice. Programs run from T-ball through 8th grade, so your kid can stay in the same community for years as they develop.
Good to know: ball fields, restrooms.
Parent tip: Bel Aire is a primary Burbank Little League venue — spring weekends can be fully committed to organized play. Weekday afternoons are your best window for informal field access.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Bel Aire Ball Field page.
2. George Izay Park Ball Fields (Burbank)
Location: 1111 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
Burbank👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 0.9 mi
Burbank's most central ball fields, next to Olive Recreation Center: George Izay Park surrounds Burbank's main recreation center with diamonds that see regular youth league use and are maintained accordingly. The basketball courts, playground, and picnic areas round out a park that stays active morning through evening. If you're registering a kid for youth baseball in Burbank, the Olive Recreation Center sports office is your starting point.
Good to know: ball fields, playground, restrooms, picnic areas, basketball.
Parent tip: The Olive Recreation Center is directly adjacent — gym backup is available if fields are booked or weather turns. The city's youth baseball programs operate out of the Olive Rec sports office at (818) 238-5330.
3. Brookside Park Baseball Diamonds (Pasadena)
For Burbank families, plan about 12 min each way — Pasadena is easy to navigate once you're there.
Location: 360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Burbank families road-tripping east for a historic ballpark experience: Jackie Robinson Baseball Stadium at Brookside Park has real significance beyond just being a nice venue — it's named for one of baseball's most important figures, and even young kids tend to find that interesting once you explain it. The lighted softball diamonds in the adjacent section see heavy youth league use through spring and fall seasons.
Good to know: ball fields, playground, restrooms, picnic areas.
Parent tip: Jackie Robinson Baseball Stadium hosts organized league games — call ahead if you want to use the main field informally. The two lighted softball diamonds in the central section are more accessible for pickup use on weekday afternoons.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Brookside Park Baseball Diamonds city page.
4. Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Fields (South El Monte)
From Burbank, budget about 27 min each way — but South El Monte has enough to fill a full morning out.
Location: 750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
South El Monte's regional park complex for when Burbank leagues are full: When your kid's team is playing at Whittier Narrows or you need an open field at 18 miles from Burbank, the park's softball and sports areas are well-maintained county facilities with restrooms, parking, and enough surrounding amenities to justify the drive. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Good to know: ball fields, fishing, playground, trails, restrooms, picnic areas. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
Parent tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Best as a day-trip destination — pair ball field time with fishing at Legg Lake or a bike loop for a full outing. The park's scale means there's usually an open field somewhere.
Planning a specific day? Check the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area Fields status page for closures first.
5. La Pintoresca Park Field (Pasadena)
If you're based in Burbank, it's about 16 min without traffic — worth combining with other Pasadena stops.
Location: 45 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Tossing a ball in Pasadena's most active neighborhood park: La Pintoresca packs a spray pad, skate plaza, basketball courts, and a multi-use field into a tight city block — so the parent who wants to practice baseball with one kid while the other skates or splashes can do both simultaneously. About 20 minutes from central Burbank on the 134.
Good to know: ball fields, playground, splash pad, skate park, basketball, restrooms.
Parent tip: La Pintoresca's open space is best for casual practice and toss-around sessions rather than organized play. After practice, the splash pad (open Memorial Day through Labor Day) is a natural next stop for the same park.
How we picked these
We focused on publicly accessible diamonds, lighting, youth program presence, and field condition. Distance from Burbank drove the ranking. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Fields are part of city parks open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Youth leagues reserve fields during peak season — call ahead for informal use on weekends. For more Burbank kids' activities this week, see the Burbank events page.For more kids' events near Burbank this week, see the Burbank events page.
Burbank Baseball Fields — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best baseball fields for kids near Burbank, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 5 standout baseball fields within about 20 miles of Burbank. The top picks include Bel Aire Ball Field, George Izay Park Ball Fields and Brookside Park Baseball Diamonds — each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are baseball fields near Burbank free?
Yes — every baseball field in this guide is free to visit. You won't need tickets or a reservation for Bel Aire Ball Field, George Izay Park Ball Fields, Brookside Park Baseball Diamonds or any of the other picks.
What is the closest baseball field to Burbank?
George Izay Park Ball Fields is the closest pick at under a mile from Burbank. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.