Sherman has two of the best public youth baseball facilities in Grayson County right inside city limits — Old Settlers Park hosts tournaments that draw thousands of visitors, and Pecan Grove Athletic Complex gives the south side of Sherman a dedicated four-diamond facility with a walking trail. For families in the Texoma area, these fields are genuinely worth knowing. See the Sherman events calendar for current tournament dates and youth league schedules.
1. Old Settlers Park (Sherman)
Location: 1609 N Harrison St, Sherman, TX 75092
Sherman👶 Best for all ages; youth-focused💲 Free🚗 0.8 mi
Old Settlers Park's 9-field tournament complex — Sherman's most complete baseball facility: With 9 baseball and softball fields, a pavilion, playground, basketball courts, and walking trail, Old Settlers is the most infrastructure-complete youth baseball venue in Grayson County. The park hosts tournaments that draw thousands of visitors annually. For casual play, weekday mornings before 9am are the most accessible window.
Good to know: ball fields, softball fields, playground, pavilion, walking trail, restrooms, basketball courts, parking.
Parent tip: Tournament weekends pack the parking lot early — arrive 30 minutes before first pitch. For open practice time, weekday mornings before 9am and evenings after 6pm are the most reliable windows.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Old Settlers Park page.
2. Pecan Grove Athletic Complex (Sherman)
Location: 3220 Canyon Creek Dr, Sherman, TX 75092
Sherman👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 2.2 mi
South Sherman''s 4-diamond complex — Pecan Grove has baseball, softball, and a walking trail: Pecan Grove Athletic Complex gives south Sherman a dedicated facility with 2 baseball fields and 2 softball fields alongside a 0.98-mile walking trail, playground, and open space for soccer or football. The restrooms open at 5am — earlier than most parks — and the complex is available for casual use outside of scheduled events. It''s the right pick for families on the south end of Sherman who want a shorter drive than Old Settlers.
Good to know: ball fields, softball fields, playground, walking trail, concessions (during events), restrooms, parking.
Parent tip: Restrooms open at 5am and close at midnight — the earliest closing-time park in Sherman if you want a before-school or early-morning practice. No lights on the fields, so plan for daylight hours.
3. Waterloo Lake Regional Park (Ball Fields) (Denison)
Starting in Sherman, the drive takes about 12 min without traffic — the round trip fits inside a morning.
Location: 1800 Lake Road, Denison, TX 75020
Denison's outdoor sports hub with baseball and a fishing lake — Waterloo Lake Regional Park 8 miles from Sherman: For Sherman families who want a baseball outing with a real park around it, Waterloo Lake Regional Park in Denison delivers 9-plus miles of trails, a fishing pier, sand volleyball, and 211 acres of green space alongside the baseball and softball fields. A better park than the baseball fields alone suggest.
Good to know: ball fields, softball fields, volleyball court, fishing pier, playground, walking trails, picnic areas, restrooms, parking.
Parent tip: The 9 miles of trails include 1.5 miles of ADA-compliant paths and 7.8 miles of hiking and biking trails — pair a game with an after-practice trail walk for a full afternoon out.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the Waterloo Lake Regional Park (Ball Fields) city page.
4. Fairview Park (Sherman)
Location: 600 W Houston St, Sherman, TX 75090
Sherman👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 0.3 miSherman's central neighborhood park with baseball and a summer splash pad — Fairview Park on W Houston Street: Fairview Park is the park you stumble on when you're in downtown Sherman and looking for something to do. Baseball fields, soccer, tennis, and The Splash summer waterpark in one walkable park. The baseball field is practical for casual play; the splash pad turns the visit into a full afternoon outing in summer.
Good to know: ball fields, playground, splash pad (summer), tennis courts, soccer fields, restrooms, picnic areas, parking.
Parent tip: The Splash waterpark opens in summer — check shermanparks.com for the seasonal hours and admission. Baseball fields are freely accessible year-round during park hours.
How we picked these
We weighted publicly accessible fields (no private club required), well-maintained youth diamonds with standard amenities, proximity to Sherman, and tournament history. Old Settlers and Pecan Grove dominate Sherman; Denison''s Waterloo Lake adds a regional option. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Old Settlers Park hosts multiple tournaments through spring and early summer — open diamond time is easiest on weekday mornings before leagues claim the fields. Pecan Grove restrooms are open 5am–midnight. Sherman Parks coordinates field reservations at sherman.recdesk.com. For current tournament schedules in the Sherman area, check shermanparks.com or call the Parks Department at 903-892-7185. For more Sherman-area events, see the Sherman events page.For more kids' events near Sherman this week, see the Sherman events page.
Sherman Baseball Fields — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best baseball fields for kids near Sherman, TX?
Our 2026 guide picks 4 standout baseball fields within about 20 miles of Sherman. The top picks include Old Settlers Park, Pecan Grove Athletic Complex and Waterloo Lake Regional Park (Ball Fields) — each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are baseball fields near Sherman free?
Yes — every baseball field in this guide is free to visit. You won't need tickets or a reservation for Old Settlers Park, Pecan Grove Athletic Complex, Waterloo Lake Regional Park (Ball Fields) or any of the other picks.
What is the closest baseball field to Sherman?
Fairview Park is the closest pick at under a mile from Sherman. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.