Looking for a day to play a fun sports game with your friends, family or neighbors? 

There are various athletic fields throughout the City of Orange that may be reserved or used for drop-in use. All sports activity must be in-line with the intended purpose of the field (i.e. soccer play can only take place on a soccer or multipurpose field). Field space is limited due to various approved sport league use. 

On Community Field Days

• Groups of more than 10 people have the option to obtain a one-time use permit for recreational sport activities (maximum of 2 hours/day) on Community Field Days.  Organized sport leagues looking for field space should review the City's Field Allocation Policy. General permit deadline restrictions apply to sport field reservations. 

• Informal groups of 10 or less can drop in and use the fields for recreational sports use. 

On non-Community Field Days, priority is given to permitted activities. If field isn’t in use for permitted activity or maintenance, drop in use is available. 

Exhibit A - Parks Sports Field Maintenance Fee Policy

Field Allocation and Facility Use Policy 8.2.18 Revised

Parks with Sports Fields and Community Field Day Schedule

*Designated day subject to change without notice due to inclement weather or maintenance issues. 

For information regarding field permits for organized play on non-Community Field Days, please email sports@cityoforange.org.

For up-to-date weather-related parks closure and sports field conditions, please call (714) 744-5592 after 2:00 PM Monday through Friday and after 8:30 AM on weekends.

Softball League

Fall Season is currently in progress.  Registration is now open for the Winter season which begins on January 2, 2025. 

The City of Orange, in partnership with Major League Softball (MLS) offers slow pitch league for men, women, and co-eds.

Team Registration

League Fees
The team fee is $400-$430 (includes a one time non-refundable sign-up fee). A returning team's registration fees are $365-$395. Each team is required to pay $30 official fee prior to the first pitch of every game.

Basketball League

Fall Season is currently in progress.  Winter season begins on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Men's adult basketball leagues are offered at the Sports Center at Grijalva Park.

League Play
Bronze level play has a 6'5" height limit.
Tuesday - Bronze
Thursday - Bronze and Silver
Sunday - Bronze

Team Registration

League Fees
The team fee of $246 and $152 refundable deposit are due upon registration. Each team is required to pay a $38 referee/scorekeeper fee in cash prior to each game. For more information contact Joe Avila at (714) 744-2271 or sports@cityoforange.org.

Tuesday League Schedule and Standings

• Tuesday Green Division Schedule and Standings
• Tuesday Orange Division Schedule and Standings

Thursday League Schedule and Standings

• Thursday Orange Division Schedule and Standings

Sunday League Schedule and Standings

• Sunday Green Division Schedule and Standings
• Sunday Orange Division Schedule and Standings

Open gym play allows the general public to come in and play "pick up" basketball and pickleball games at the Sports Center at Grijalva Park located at:

Sports Center at Grijalva Park (Building B)
368 N Prospect St.
Orange, CA 92869

• First time participants 17-years-old and younger are required to bring their parent/legal guardian to complete the release form in the presence of a City staff member prior to participating.
• All open gym participants must have a release form on file prior to play.
• Hours and days are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice.

Basketball

• Play Fee - $2 Per Day
• Time of Play - Mondays and Fridays; 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Pickleball

• Play Fee - $2 Per Day
• Time of Play  Monday to Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Monday and Wednesday11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Please bring your own paddle and ball

Additional Pickleball Options

• New outdoor courts are coming to Hart Park!  If you would like to receive updates , please email CSInfo@cityoforange.org to be added to our interest list.
• El Camino Real Park now features two tennis courts with overlaid pickleball lines, accommodating both sports. These lit courts are available for play during park hours. Usage is first-come, first-served, with a 1-hour limit if others are waiting.

Mature-aged adults are encouraged to join the fun Tuesday evenings at Hart Park. Games begin at 7:00 p.m. and are played on a sand court. This is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

For more information, please call (714) 538-9633 or visit the Orange Senior Center.