Garland has two solid municipal complexes of its own — the USSSA-grade Carter Softball Complex at Audubon Park and the lighted four-field setup at Holford Park — plus Forney's dedicated youth baseball complex and several strong options across the East Dallas County corridor. If your kid plays spring ball in Garland, you already know the Saturday morning drill. If you're new to the area, these six picks give you the full picture within 20 miles. Check Garland events this week for current tournament schedules and league registration links.
1. Holford Park Sports Complex (Garland)
Location: 2420 N Shiloh Rd, Garland, TX 75044
Garland👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 2.2 miGarland's neighborhood baseball and softball complex in north Garland: Holford Park runs four lighted baseball and softball fields on 30.2 acres, with the Holford Recreation Center right on-site for restrooms, water, and climate-controlled waiting when the afternoon heat cranks up. A playground and 0.9-mile walking trail round out the park for siblings who aren't interested in standing at a fence for two hours. It's the closest multi-field lighted complex to central Garland, TX and the go-to for weeknight practices.
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 complex — hand the non-playing sibling a snack and send them on a lap while you watch from the bleachers instead of managing boredom on the sideline.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Holford Park Sports Complex page.
2. M.G. (Jerry) Carter Sr. Softball Complex (Garland)
Location: 550 W Oates Rd, Garland, TX 75043
Garland👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 4.8 miGarland's USSSA tournament softball complex inside Audubon Park: Five lighted, USSSA-sized fields at the Carter Softball Complex (550 W Oates Rd) draw competitive softball from across East Dallas County every spring and fall. Bleachers, concessions, restrooms, and large parking. The Audubon Park recreational complex surrounds it — wave pool and rec center are in the same park if the post-game plan involves swimming.
Good to know: 5 lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, bleachers, parking, USSSA-sized fields.
Parent tip: Audubon Park's Surf and Swim aquatic center is in the same complex — after a morning game, an afternoon wave pool swim is a very logical next step without getting back on the highway.
3. Mulberry Park Baseball Complex (Forney)
A committed about 23 min drive from Garland — treat it as a half-day destination rather than a quick stop.
Location: 751 Bois d Arc St, Forney, TX 75126
Youth-scaled baseball in Forney at Mulberry Park on Bois d Arc: Mulberry Park's seven youth baseball fields are purpose-built for Forney's rec league rather than scaled from adult dimensions — which means the outfield distances and pitching mounds actually match the age groups using them. ADA restrooms, concessions, and parking. The adjacent FMS lot handles overflow when a tournament brings in extra teams.
Good to know: 7 youth baseball fields, lighted fields, concessions, restrooms, parking.
Parent tip: The Forney Middle School lot directly adjacent is the designated overflow parking — use it on tournament days rather than circling the main lot.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Mulberry Park Baseball Complex city page.
4. Forney Community Park Softball Complex (Forney)
A committed about 24 min drive from Garland — treat it as a half-day destination rather than a quick stop.
Location: 241 S FM 548, Forney, TX 75126
Forney's softball complex inside a full-amenity community park: Forney Community Park hosts softball fields alongside a splash pad, fishing pond, playground, and picnic areas on FM 548 — so if you're making the drive out to East Dallas County for a tournament, the park offers a full day's worth of activity beyond the game itself. The combined setup of softball fields and family amenities makes it a legitimate destination rather than just a field stop. About 16 miles east of central Garland.
Good to know: softball fields, lighted fields, playground, splash pad, fishing pond, picnic areas, restrooms, parking.
Parent tip: The splash pad is open seasonally — check forneytx.gov for current dates. A morning softball game followed by the splash pad is a solid full-day combination.
5. Midlothian Community Park Baseball Fields (Midlothian)
A committed about 30 min drive from Garland — treat it as a half-day destination rather than a quick stop.
Location: 3601 S 14th St, Midlothian, TX 76065
Midlothian's 105-acre complex with turf infields and a splash pad nearby: Midlothian Community Park's Phase 2 (opened 2022) brought five baseball diamonds with artificial turf infields to a 105-acre multipurpose park that also includes a splash pad, two playgrounds, basketball courts, an amphitheater, and a fishing pond. The artificial turf reduces the maintenance-related game cancellations that natural-surface parks fight every spring, and the surrounding amenities make it a full-day family destination.
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 runs seasonally — check midlothian.tx.us for hours. Worth combining with a morning baseball game if you're making the trip out in summer.
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. Ennis Bluebonnet Park (Ennis)
Worth the 19.9-mile drive from Garland — Ennis has more than enough to justify the trip.
Location: 201 S US-287, Ennis, TX 75119
City-run youth baseball and softball on eight lighted fields in Ennis: Ennis's Bluebonnet Park is the city's anchor youth sports facility — eight lighted baseball and softball diamonds on 47 acres with two concession stands, restrooms, playground, pavilion, fishing pond, and a 0.75-mile trail. The city took direct control of leagues in 2026 (previously run by independent associations). Current schedule at ennistx.gov.
Good to know: 8 lighted diamonds, two concession stands, restrooms, playground, pavilion, fishing pond, walking trail, picnic gazebos, 47-acre park.
Parent tip: The city now runs the leagues directly since 2026 — check ennistx.gov for the current spring and fall league schedules rather than the former independent association sites.
Before you load up the car, review the Ennis Bluebonnet Park page for maintenance or event closures.
How we picked these
Every complex here is a publicly accessible municipal or park facility. We ranked by distance from central Garland, then weighted by number of fields, lights for evening games, concession access, and sibling-friendly amenities. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Spring season runs February through May; fall ball August through October. The Carter Softball Complex draws heavy tournament traffic on spring weekends — Oates Road can back up. Holford Park is the low-key alternative for weekday practices and rec-league games without tournament crowds. For more kids activities near Garland this week, see the Garland events page.For more kids' events near Garland this week, see the Garland events page.
Garland Baseball & Softball Fields — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best baseball & softball fields for kids near Garland, TX?
Our 2026 guide picks 6 standout baseball & softball fields within about 20 miles of Garland. The top picks include Holford Park Sports Complex, M.G. (Jerry) Carter Sr. Softball Complex and Mulberry Park Baseball Complex — each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are baseball & softball fields near Garland free?
Yes — every baseball & softball field in this guide is free to visit. You won't need tickets or a reservation for Holford Park Sports Complex, M.G. (Jerry) Carter Sr. Softball Complex, Mulberry Park Baseball Complex or any of the other picks.
What is the closest baseball & softball field to Garland?
Holford Park Sports Complex is the closest pick at about 2.2 miles from Garland. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.