Ten facilities across New York and Brooklyn have made our list for 2026, spanning public parks, training facilities, and ballfields. These locations hold user ratings ranging from 4.0 up to a 5.0, drawing review counts from just 15 opinions all the way to 1,436. Reviewers share firsthand accounts of training setups, open fields, park amenities, and local games found throughout these specific New York addresses.
Every facility is ranked by a simple formula multiplying each venue’s rating by the logarithm of its review count, with zero paid placements.
1. Chelsea Park
Located in New York, NY at West 27th Street and 9th Ave, Chelsea Park earns a 4.4 rating across 1,436 reviews. Visitors note that the field gets good use alongside active basketball and handball courts. A playground serves kids, and benches offer seating near a random but cool Doughboy statue in the corner. Reviewers mention that bathrooms are hit or miss and can sometimes be locked, while the park gets busy without ever turning insane.
2. Sternberg Park
Situated on Lorimer Street and Boerum St in Brooklyn, this location holds a 4.3 rating from 986 reviews. The venue features two dog runs for big and small dogs, basketball courts, a squash court, and a playground. Visitors should note that the actual field is under renovation for a year, and while the park can get crowded in the summer, reviewers state it is usually never busy.
3. Friends Field
Found at 1310 E 4th St in Brooklyn, Friends Field carries a 4.3 rating built on 450 reviews. Reviewers describe this location as a very clean and nicely organized park offering distinct areas of sun and shade.
4. Murry Bergtraum Softball Field
Positioned on Cherry St in New York, NY, this venue maintains a 4.2 rating based on 92 reviews. Feedback from visitors describes it as pretty much just a restricted ball field that is hardly used.
5. Red Devils Softball Field
Located at 800 Poly Pl in Brooklyn, Red Devils Softball Field scores a 4.3 rating across 76 reviews. Reviewers highlight the beautiful setting, noting that people come from all places to walk and spend quality time here.
6. Long Meadow Ballfields
Sitting inside Prospect Park at 70 West Dr in Brooklyn, this destination is rated 4.5 by 54 reviewers. Visitors call it a great place to practice baseball, noting that many teams can train simultaneously because there are a lot of fields. Reviewers also mention youth sports training and regular games held on-site.
7. Heckscher Ballfields
Found on West Dr in New York, NY, Heckscher Ballfields holds a 4.8 rating with 41 reviews. Reviewers describe it as a nice spot to watch softball, pointing out that some great action can even be caught free of charge.
8. Neville Colman Field
Located along Riverside Dr in New York, NY, Neville Colman Field has earned a 4.7 rating from 38 reviews. Reviewers identify it as a fantastic field where visitors can exercise alone or in a group all day long, advising guests to confirm their needed time slot before arriving.
9. Five Star Academy – Baseball & Softball Training Facility
Situated at 378 3rd Ave in New York, NY, this training facility brings in a 4.9 rating across 18 reviews. Reviewers report that it functions as a great place to hit, offering helpful lessons for pitching or hitting, whether private or otherwise.
10. Ronnie Ortiz Jr BallField
Located in McCarren Park, Brooklyn, NY, this ballfield achieves a 5.0 rating based on 15 reviews. Reviewers remember Ronnie as a great player, teammate, and friend, describing the location as an amazing field for an amazing person.
How we ranked these
We built this directory using a straightforward scoring model that multiplies each venue’s user rating by the natural logarithm of its total review count. This balances user score against volume so locations with broad feedback are fairly represented alongside quieter neighborhood spots. All positions are earned objectively based on user data, and there are no paid placements on this list. Read more about our process on our methodology page.