Pleasanton has one of the best youth baseball setups in the Tri-Valley — Ken Mercer Sports Park has eight diamonds and sits inside a park complex with a skate park and playgrounds for siblings. Pleasanton Little League runs its full spring schedule there, and the field quality is high enough that it handles summer tournaments as well. The next step out is Fallon Sports Park in Dublin, which added five batting cage bays in its 2022 final phase. For families in Pleasanton looking for fields across a range of distances and facility types, here's the rundown near Pleasanton.
1. Ken Mercer Sports Park (Pleasanton)
Location: 5800 Parkside Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Pleasanton👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 1.7 mi
Pleasanton Little League plays here — eight diamonds in a complex that also has a skate park and playgrounds: Ken Mercer Sports Park is Pleasanton's primary athletic complex: four youth baseball diamonds, four softball fields, skate park (smooth round bowl), basketball courts, youth and tot play areas, and soccer fields. Spring season is fully reserved for league play. Open diamond time: call 925-931-3439. The skate park serves as the built-in sibling plan during game days.
Good to know: ball fields, basketball court, skate park, playground, restrooms, picnic area, soccer fields.
Parent tip: Spring season (February–June) is heavily reserved by leagues from morning through evening. For open diamond time, call 925-931-3439 — weekday mornings and evenings after 7pm are typically the lightest. The skate park's smooth round bowl gets busy on weekend afternoons.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Ken Mercer Sports Park page.
2. Fallon Sports Park (Dublin)
Starting in Pleasanton, the drive takes under 10 min without traffic — the round trip fits inside a morning.
Location: 4605 Lockhart St, Dublin, CA 94568
The batting cage facility is what separates Fallon Sports Park from other complexes near Pleasanton — five bays, 5 miles away in Dublin: Fallon Sports Park has four little league diamonds, a lighted 90-foot diamond, and five batting cage bays in a 61-acre complex completed in 2022. For Pleasanton youth baseball families who want batting practice infrastructure, the five-bay facility is the draw. Also has lighted soccer, basketball, bocce, tennis, sand volleyball, and concession booth.
Good to know: ball fields, batting cages, restrooms, picnic area, parking, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball court.
Parent tip: The five-bay batting cage facility is the practical feature most other parks don't have — players can work on mechanics between league games without leaving the complex. Check Dublin Parks' website for batting cage drop-in vs. reserved hours during spring season.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Fallon Sports Park city page.
3. Amador Valley Community Park Baseball Fields (Pleasanton)
Location: 4301 Black Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Pleasanton👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 0.4 mi
The most accessible baseball fields in Pleasanton — Amador Valley Community Park is 0.4 miles from downtown: Amador Valley Community Park has baseball fields alongside a playground, basketball court, shady trees, and BBQ picnic grills in the most central location of any youth baseball facility in Pleasanton. Less heavily reserved than Ken Mercer Sports Park during league season — good for casual practice and pickup games. Summer outdoor movie series adds a neighborhood event to the park calendar.
Good to know: ball fields, playground, basketball court, picnic area, restrooms.
Parent tip: Amador Valley's baseball fields are less heavily reserved than Ken Mercer during league season — a practical advantage for pickup games and casual practice. The covered BBQ picnic area makes post-game grilling easy.
4. Emerald Glen Park Baseball Fields (Dublin)
For Pleasanton families, plan under 10 min each way — Dublin is easy to navigate once you're there.
Location: 4201 Central Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
Emerald Glen Park's baseball fields come with daily free splash pad access — the most practical combined option 4 miles from Pleasanton: Emerald Glen's youth baseball diamonds are inside a 48-acre Dublin park with a free daily splash zone (11am–6pm through Labor Day), skate park, multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer, and the Wave aquatic complex. For Pleasanton families where baseball is one of three competing interests in the same family, Emerald Glen covers all of them in one stop.
Good to know: ball fields, restrooms, picnic area, playground, skate park, basketball court, splash pad.
Parent tip: The free daily splash zone at Emerald Glen runs concurrent with baseball season in spring and summer — if the game ends early or runs long, the splash pad is the natural sibling solution without driving anywhere.
5. Fremont Central Park Sports Complex (Fremont)
Coming from Pleasanton, expect about 14 min without traffic — Fremont has enough nearby to make a half-day of it.
Location: 1110 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
The only youth baseball venue near Pleasanton where the park itself is a full-day destination — Fremont Central Park Sports Complex: Fremont Central Park Sports Complex's six softball fields run 130+ leagues annually in a park complex that also has Lake Elizabeth, the Always Dream splash pad, all-abilities playground, and Aqua Adventure Waterpark. For Pleasanton families where the baseball game is one part of a bigger day out, the surrounding Central Park makes it the best all-day option within 15 miles. Field rentals: 510-790-5520.
Good to know: ball fields, restrooms, picnic area, parking, soccer fields.
Parent tip: Fremont's sports complex handles major tournament weekends through spring and summer — check the city events calendar if you're driving out for a game day to anticipate traffic. The surrounding Central Park is the built-in plan for siblings who aren't playing.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Fremont Central Park Sports Complex facilities status page before packing up the car.
How we picked these
We selected these fields based on youth baseball and softball capacity, facilities (lighting, restrooms, batting cages, parking), public access, and proximity to Pleasanton. All are publicly accessible facilities used by organized youth leagues and open for recreation when not reserved. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Spring (February–June) is peak youth baseball season at all these facilities. Ken Mercer and Fallon Sports Park fields are heavily reserved from early morning through evening during league season — call ahead for open diamond availability. Summer brings tournament schedules to Ken Mercer Sports Park, Fallon Sports Park, and Fremont's Central Park complex. For field reservations in Pleasanton, contact city parks at 925-931-3439. For more family events near Pleasanton, see the Pleasanton events page.For more kids' events near Pleasanton this week, see the Pleasanton events page.
Pleasanton Baseball Fields — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best baseball fields for kids near Pleasanton, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 5 standout baseball fields within about 20 miles of Pleasanton. The top picks include Ken Mercer Sports Park, Fallon Sports Park and Amador Valley Community Park Baseball Fields — each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are baseball fields near Pleasanton free?
Yes — every baseball field in this guide is free to visit. You won't need tickets or a reservation for Ken Mercer Sports Park, Fallon Sports Park, Amador Valley Community Park Baseball Fields or any of the other picks.
What is the closest baseball field to Pleasanton?
Amador Valley Community Park Baseball Fields is the closest pick at under a mile from Pleasanton. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.