How do I reserve an athletic complex or field in my city park?

This post is for City of Cleveland athletic complexes and fields, not Cleveland Metroparks facilities. You can reserve Metroparks-operated athletic facilities by following this link

If you’re looking to reserve an athletic complex or field for a league or organized sport you will need to do so via the Division of Recreation at the City of Cleveland. This division manages permits and use for the following in city parks:

• Playgrounds

• Multi-purpose fields

• Basketball courts

• Tennis courts

• Baseball and softball fields

• Halloran ice rink

• Recreation centers (NRRCs)

Click here: Find your permit application

Permit applications should be submitted at least two weeks before the event, the earlier the better! The Division of Organized Sports will need to ensure space availability, approval of your permit, and then communicate with the Division of Park Maintenance to ensure the field, court, or playground is ready for your event.

All permits must be submitted in-person or via fax to the Division of Recreation:

• In-person: 601 Lakeside Ave. Room #8, Cleveland, OH 44114

• Fax: (216) 664-4675

If you have questions, call the Division of Recreation at (216) 664-2561 and ask for Maryann Fields, the Manager of Organized Sports.

Additional Information:

• Explore all City of Cleveland parks and their associated athletic facilities

• You can discover existing sports leagues in your Cleveland neighborhood at your local Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center— NRRCs usually have information and sign-ups for local leagues

Helpful Contacts:

• City of Cleveland Division of Recreation, (216) 664-2561

• Maryann Fields, City of Cleveland Manager of Organized Sports, (216) 664-2561