Forney has grown fast, and the youth sports infrastructure has kept pace — Mulberry Park has seven dedicated youth baseball fields, Forney Community Park adds softball diamonds just a mile down FM 548, and Garland's major complexes are only 10 to 15 miles west. Whether you're checking out a spring league game or looking for a complex to spend a tournament Saturday, you've got solid options within an easy drive of Forney. Check Forney events this week for tournament schedules and registration links.
1. Mulberry Park Baseball Complex (Forney)
Location: 751 Bois d Arc St, Forney, TX 75126
Forney👶 Best for ages 3-14💲 Free🚗 0.9 miForney's rec league home with seven youth fields, concessions, and parking: Mulberry Park Baseball Complex serves as Forney Recreational Sports' primary baseball facility — seven youth-sized diamonds, ADA restrooms, concessions, and direct parking access off Bois d Arc Street. The Forney Middle School lot next door is the designated overflow option for larger tournament events. About 1 mile from the center of Forney.
Good to know: 7 youth baseball fields, lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, parking.
Parent tip: Overflow parking is in the Forney Middle School lot adjacent to the complex — use it on tournament weekends rather than circling the main lot.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Mulberry Park Baseball Complex page.
2. Forney Community Park Softball Complex (Forney)
Location: 241 S FM 548, Forney, TX 75126
Forney👶 Best for ages 3-14💲 Free🚗 1.1 mi241 S FM 548 — Forney's softball complex with splash pad and fishing pond: Forney Community Park's softball complex combines lighted fields with a full park that includes a splash pad (seasonal), fishing pond, multiple playgrounds, and picnic areas at 241 S FM 548. The park setup is what separates it from a standalone softball facility — the rest of the family has something to do for the full game. City of Forney Parks and Recreation manages operations.
Good to know: softball fields, lighted fields, playground, splash pad, fishing pond, picnic areas, restrooms, parking.
Parent tip: The splash pad here is open seasonally — check forneytx.gov for dates and hours. A morning game followed by splash pad time is an easy full-day plan.
3. M.G. (Jerry) Carter Sr. Softball Complex (Garland)
From Forney, it runs about 16 min door-to-door — Garland's roads are straightforward from the highway.
Location: 550 W Oates Rd, Garland, TX 75043
Where East Dallas County softball goes when the bracket says Garland: Carter Softball Complex at Audubon Park runs five lighted USSSA-sized fields with bleachers, concessions, and large parking off W Oates Road. Five named fields (Blue through Yellow) host league and tournament play from across East Dallas County. Named for longtime civic leader M.G. Jerry Carter Sr. — the Garland softball institution that's been putting the city on the softball map since it opened.
Good to know: 5 lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, bleachers, parking, USSSA-sized fields.
Parent tip: The Audubon Park surf pool and recreation center are in the same park — after a morning game you can bounce the kids over for an afternoon swim without driving anywhere new.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the M.G. (Jerry) Carter Sr. Softball Complex city page.
4. Holford Park Sports Complex (Garland)
17.2 miles from Forney — the drive is straightforward; Garland is well-signed from the highway.
Location: 2420 N Shiloh Rd, Garland, TX 75044
Four lighted fields with rec center and pool access at Holford, north Garland: Holford Park's four lighted baseball and softball fields sit alongside the Holford Recreation Center, Holford Pool, a playground, and a trail on 30.2 acres in north Garland. The combination of baseball fields with direct pool access makes it especially practical for summer tournament days — game in the morning, pool in the afternoon, without moving the car.
Good to know: 4 lighted baseball/softball fields, recreation center, playground, 0.9-mile trail, bleachers, parking.
Parent tip: The walking trail loops around the sports fields — send the non-playing sibling for a lap or two while you watch the game instead of managing boredom on the sideline.
5. Midlothian Community Park Baseball Fields (Midlothian)
Not a quick stop from Forney at 19.8 miles — best combined with other Midlothian stops to make the drive worthwhile.
Location: 3601 S 14th St, Midlothian, TX 76065
Midlothian's 2022 Phase 2 park — turf infields and splash pad on 105 acres: The 105-acre Midlothian Community Park expanded in 2022 with five baseball diamonds featuring artificial turf infields, joining existing amenities including a splash pad, playgrounds, basketball courts, amphitheater, and fishing pond. Artificial turf means fewer rainout calls, consistent footing, and less drag on maintenance schedules. It's the best-equipped public baseball facility in Ellis County.
Good to know: 5 baseball diamonds, artificial turf infields, splash pad, playground, amphitheater, fishing pond, restrooms, parking, 105-acre park.
Parent tip: The splash pad is open seasonally — check midlothian.tx.us for hours. A baseball morning followed by splash pad time is a hard combination to beat in June.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Midlothian Community Park Baseball Fields facilities status page before packing up the car.
6. Jaycee Park Baseball Complex (Midlothian)
about 30 min from Forney each way — Midlothian rewards the drive if you plan a few hours.
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 fields automatically when lightning is detected — check Midlothian Parks social media before making the drive on a stormy-looking afternoon.
How we picked these
Every complex on this list is a publicly accessible park or municipal facility — no membership required to watch a game. We ranked by distance from central Forney, then weighted by number of fields, lighting, concession access, and sibling-friendly extras. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Spring season runs February through May; fall ball August through October. Mulberry Park is the closest option for most Forney families and fills quickly on tournament weekends — the Forney Middle School lot next door handles overflow. The Carter Softball Complex in Garland hosts USSSA-level tournaments and draws competitive teams from across East Dallas County. For more kids activities near Forney this week, see the Forney events page.For more kids' events near Forney this week, see the Forney events page.
Forney Baseball & Softball Fields — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best baseball & softball fields for kids near Forney, TX?
Our 2026 guide picks 6 standout baseball & softball fields within about 20 miles of Forney. The top picks include Mulberry Park Baseball Complex, Forney Community Park Softball Complex and M.G. (Jerry) Carter Sr. Softball Complex — each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are baseball & softball fields near Forney free?
Yes — every baseball & softball field in this guide is free to visit. You won't need tickets or a reservation for Mulberry Park Baseball Complex, Forney Community Park Softball Complex, M.G. (Jerry) Carter Sr. Softball Complex or any of the other picks.
What is the closest baseball & softball field to Forney?
Mulberry Park Baseball Complex is the closest pick at under a mile from Forney. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.