Burleson sits at the intersection of two of the DFW area's strongest youth sports corridors — south Tarrant County and Ellis County — and the baseball and softball infrastructure around it is genuinely impressive. Chisenhall Fields alone has 15 fields on 65-plus acres; add in Mansfield's brand-new Fields at Station 63, the community diamond at Crowley, and the lighted complexes further south in Midlothian, and you have a radius worth knowing. Check Burleson events this week for current tournament schedules and season registration dates.
1. Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex (Burleson)
Location: 500 W Hidden Creek Pkwy, Burleson, TX 76028
Burleson👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 1.3 miTournament-ready complex with 600-plus parking spaces in Burleson: Chisenhall Fields was built at a scale most DFW youth complexes don't match — 15 baseball and softball fields, full lighting, two concession buildings, 600-plus paved spaces, a playground, pavilion, and walking trail on 65-plus acres. For families hosting out-of-town teams or traveling to Burleson for a tournament, the parking and facilities hold up to the traffic in a way smaller complexes can't.
Good to know: 10 baseball fields, 5 softball fields, 2 practice fields, lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, playground, pavilion, walking trail, parking for 600+.
Parent tip: The 600-plus paved spaces fill on big tournament Saturdays — overflow parking is available but the earlier you arrive, the better your spot relative to your kid's field.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex page.
2. Crowley Youth Association Sports Complex (Crowley)
For a family coming from Burleson, the drive clocks in at under 10 min without traffic — an easy add-on if you're already headed toward Crowley.
Location: 1501 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76133
Spring and fall baseball and softball in Crowley, ages 3 to 16: The Crowley Youth Association runs youth leagues on a lighted complex at 1501 Longhorn Trail — spring season February through May, fall season August through October, ages 3 to 16. It has the neighborhood-run feel of a community league without the resource gaps: maintained fields, concessions, restrooms, bleachers, and an organization that's been doing this long enough to know what parents need.
Good to know: multiple fields, lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, bleachers.
Parent tip: CYA registration opens in January for spring and July for fall — worth checking even if your kid already plays in Burleson leagues, since CYA runs different age divisions that may be a better fit.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Crowley Youth Association Sports Complex city page.
3. Fields at Station 63 (Mansfield)
Starting in Burleson, the drive takes about 21 min without traffic — the round trip fits inside a morning.
Location: 500 Heritage Pkwy S, Mansfield, TX 76063
No rainouts, real food, and batting cages — Mansfield's Fields at Station 63: Fields at Station 63 reopened in late 2025 with eight lighted synthetic turf fields (essentially weatherproof), a 30,000-square-foot indoor training facility with batting cages and pitching lanes, and two on-site restaurants. When tournament coordinators call Mansfield, the answer is uniformly positive — the facility delivers on every practical metric that matters for families spending a full day at a baseball complex.
Good to know: 8 lighted synthetic turf fields, indoor training facility, batting cages, pitching lanes, two restaurants, concessions, restrooms, pro-style dugouts, bleachers, parking.
Parent tip: Book batting cage time in advance for weekend slots — the indoor training facility books up fast during spring tournament season.
Planning a specific day? Check the Fields at Station 63 status page for closures first.
4. Harold Patterson Sports Center (Arlington)
For a family coming from Burleson, the drive clocks in at about 21 min without traffic — an easy add-on if you're already headed toward Arlington.
Location: 1000 W Bardin Rd, Arlington, TX 76017
South Arlington's go-to for big-league youth tournaments: Harold Patterson's 135 acres hold 14 baseball and softball fields plus 23 soccer fields, playgrounds, pavilions, and concessions that can actually handle the tournament-scale crowd that shows up most weekends. Named for former Arlington mayor Harold Patterson and dedicated in 1990, it has been the anchor for South Tarrant County youth sports for over 35 years.
Good to know: 12 baseball fields, 4 adult softball fields, 2 youth softball fields, lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, playground, pavilion, soccer fields, parking.
Parent tip: The Bardin Road lot fills early on tournament weekends — use the secondary back-entrance lot for better parking once the front lot reaches capacity.
Before you load up the car, review the Harold Patterson Sports Center page for maintenance or event closures.
5. Jaycee Park Baseball Complex (Midlothian)
Worth the 19-mile drive from Burleson — Midlothian has more than enough to justify the trip.
Location: 1711 Meadow Lane, Midlothian, TX 76065
Midlothian's go-to neighborhood baseball park with actual shade: Jaycee Park runs five lighted fields in Midlothian with shaded bleachers, a concession stand, restrooms, a playground, and ThorGuard lightning detection. The shaded seating is genuinely better than most youth complexes in the area — you can watch an afternoon game in the summer without counting down the innings. The 10-acre park is right-sized for community leagues without the big-tournament crowd.
Good to know: 5 lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, shaded bleachers, playground, lightning detection system, parking.
Parent tip: ThorGuard clears the fields automatically when lightning is detected — check Midlothian Parks social media for weather delays before heading over.
Save yourself a wasted trip — the Jaycee Park Baseball Complex page lists current hours and closures.
6. Waxahachie Sports Complex (Waxahachie)
From Burleson, budget about 27 min each way — but Waxahachie has enough to fill a full morning out.
Location: 151 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Ellis County's tournament hub, 18 miles southeast: The Waxahachie Sports Complex hosts 11 lighted baseball and softball fields across 100 acres on Broadhead Road, running local, regional, and state tournaments all season. Families from across the South DFW corridor know this place well — it shows up on tournament brackets regularly and the facilities hold up to the traffic. Scoreboards, dugouts, concessions, and restrooms are all well-maintained. About 18 miles from Burleson via US-287.
Good to know: 6 lighted softball fields, 1 adult baseball field, 4 lighted youth baseball fields, concessions, restrooms, scoreboards, dugouts, bleachers, 100-acre grounds, parking.
Parent tip: Check the Waxahachie Sports Complex Facebook page before a weekend drive — tournament weekends bring big crowds and full parking lots.
Seasonal hours apply; the official Waxahachie Sports Complex page has the latest.
How we picked these
Every complex on this list is a publicly accessible municipal or park-district facility — no memberships, no HOA gates, no private club access required. We ranked by distance from central Burleson, then weighted by number of fields, lighting, concession quality, and sibling-friendly amenities. No paid placements — just the fields South DFW baseball families actually use.Planning your visit
Spring season typically runs February through May; fall ball August through October; summer tournaments fill the bigger complexes on weekends. Chisenhall Fields is the anchor complex for Burleson — arrive early on tournament days since the 600-plus paved spaces still fill. Fields at Station 63 in Mansfield is the highest-end option in the area and well worth the extra miles when your kid has an all-day tournament. For more kids activities near Burleson this week, see the Burleson events page.For more kids' events near Burleson this week, see the Burleson events page.
Burleson Baseball & Softball Fields — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best baseball & softball fields for kids near Burleson, TX?
Our 2026 guide picks 6 standout baseball & softball fields within about 20 miles of Burleson. The top picks include Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex, Crowley Youth Association Sports Complex and Fields at Station 63 — each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are baseball & softball fields near Burleson free?
Yes — every baseball & softball field in this guide is free to visit. You won't need tickets or a reservation for Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex, Crowley Youth Association Sports Complex, Fields at Station 63 or any of the other picks.
What is the closest baseball & softball field to Burleson?
Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex is the closest pick at about 1.3 miles from Burleson. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.