Below you will find
information about and directions to the playing fields and facilities the West Akron
Baseball & Softball League uses.
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| FIRESTONE STADIUM |
Originally opened in
1925, Firestone Stadium has been a traditional hotbed of softball and baseball activity in
the Akron area. The stadium has been home to various teams and events since its opening,
and most recently served as the home field of the Akron Racers and the Ohio Pride of the
Women's Pro Softball League. The complex underwent a major renovation in 1998 and now has
a capacity of 4,000.
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ESSEX FIELD |
The location of Essex
Field is unique, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, and near Firestone Field. The
playing fields are located behind Essex Elementary School and adjoin the wooded grounds of
Akron's famed Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Essex is minutes away from Sand Run
Metropolitan Park and The Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. The Metro Park's
Seiberling Naturealm is also nearby. While the setting may seem suburban or even
park-like, the field is only a 15 minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural center.
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FIRESTONE FIELD |
The location of
Firestone Field should be easy to find. The playing field is located right next to
Litchfield Middle School and Firestone High School. Firestone Field is right down the
street from Essex Field, and is just minutes away from Sand Run Metropolitan Park and The
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. The Metro Park's Seiberling Naturealm is also
nearby. While the setting may seem suburban, the field is only a 15 minute ride from
Akron's downtown cultural center.
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SHATTO FIELD |
The location of
Shatto Field is located right next to the Northwest Family Recreation Center on Shatto Ave. Shatto Field is near
Wallhaven, West Market St., and is just minutes away from Fairlawn and Summit Mall. While
the setting may seem suburban, the field is only a 15 minute ride from Akron's downtown
cultural center.
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RESNIK FIELD (Formerly Fairlawn Field) |
The location of
Judith A. Resnik Field is located right in front of Judith A. Resnik Community Learning Center (formerly Fairlawn Elementary School), just off of West
Market St. Resnik Field is almost in Fairlawn, and minutes away from Summit Mall and
Montrose. While the setting may seem suburban, the field is only a 20 minute ride from
Akron's downtown cultural center.
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CASE FIELD |
The location of Case
Field is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, near Hardesty Park and Firestone Field. The
playing fields are located behind Case Elementary School on Garman Rd. Case is minutes
away from Wallhaven, West Point Market, and Swensons. While the setting may seem suburban,
the field is only a 15 minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural center.
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HARDESTY FIELD |
The location of
Hardesty Field is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, in Hardesty Park at Wallhaven.
Hardesty Park is just down the street from Case Elementary and Our Lady of the Elms, plus
is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from West Point Market and Swensons. The field is
still only a 15 minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural center.
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PERKINS FIELD |
The location of The
Perkins Field Complex is located right behind & on the side of Perkins Middle School
located on the corner of Mull Ave. and South Hawkins Ave. Perkins Field #1, #2, and #3 are
also a stones throw away from Forest Lodge Field and St. Sebastian's. The Perkins Field
Complex is also right around the corner from J. Edward Good Park Golf Course. Perkins is
minutes away from Wallhaven, West Point Market, and Swensons. While the setting is
suburban, the area is only a 15 minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural center.
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FOREST LODGE FIELD |
The location of
Forest Lodge Field is located in Forest Lodge Park on the corner of South Hawkins Ave. and
Jefferson Ave. Forest Lodge Field is also a stones throw away from Forest Lodge Community Center, Perkins Middle School and St.
Sebastian's. Forest Lodge is also right near J. Edward Good Park Golf Course. Forest Lodge
is minutes away from Wallhaven, West Point Market, and Swensons. While the setting is
suburban, the field is only a 15 minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural center.
Lastly, Forest Lodge is one of the locations the WABL used part of its 2003 grant from
from the City of Akron Neighborhood Partnership Program valued at $5000.
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ERIE ISLAND FIELD |
The location of The
Erie Island Field Complex is located in Erie Island Park on Peckham Street. The Park &
Complex is a stones throw away from Erie Island School. Erie Island is also very close to
J. Edward Good Park Golf Course, and is minutes away from shopping and restaurants. While
the setting is suburban, the area is only a 15 minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural
center.
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BUCHTEL FIELD |
The location of
Buchtel Field should be easy to find. The playing field is located right behind Buchtel
High School, on Copley Road. Buchtel is practically down the street from Erie Island, is
very close to J. Edward Good Park Golf Course, and is minutes away from shopping and
restaurants. While the setting is suburban, the area is only a 10 minute ride from Akron's
downtown cultural center.
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CASCADE FIELD |
The location of The
Cascade Field Complex is unique, tucked away quietly in the Cascade Valley Park and across
the street from Valley View Golf Club. The playing fields are scattered within the park,
but remain fairly close the the road, and the majority are lit for night play. Cascade
Valley is minutes away from Sand Run Metropolitan Park and The Cuyahoga Valley National
Recreation Area. The Metro Park's Seiberling Naturealm is also nearby. While the setting
is deep in the park area, the field is only a 10 minute ride from Akron's downtown
cultural center.
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JEWISH CENTER FIELD |
The Jewish Community
Center of Akron is a cornerstone of the area Jewish population, but opens its doors to the
entire community. The JCC is very close to J. Edward Good Park Golf Course, and is minutes
away from shopping and restaurants. While the setting is suburban, the center is only a 15
minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural center.
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ROLLING ACRES FIELD |
The location of the
Rolling Acres Field should be easy to find. The playing field is located right behind
Spitzer Dodge, off of Wooster Ave. & I-77. And is minutes away from Rolling Acres
Mall, shopping, and restaurants. While the setting is suburban, the field is only a 15
minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural center.
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SUMMIT LAKE FIELD |
The location of The
Summit Lake Field Complex should be easy to find. The complex is located right by I-77
& Rt. 59. The Summit Lake Field Complex is located in Clearview Park, on Summit Lake
and the Ohio Canal. While the setting is somewhat urban, you still have a great view of
the lake and canal, and the comlex is only a 5 minute ride from Akron's downtown cultural
center.
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HERBRICH FIELD |
The location of The
Herbrich Field Complex should be easy to find. The complex is located behind Herbrich
School on the corner of Smith Rd. & Corunna Ave.
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EVERETT FIELD |
The location of The
Everett Field Complex is on the south side of Everett Rd., in the Bath Baseball Park
located at 4600 Everett Road, Bath, OH 44210. The complex is on Everett Rd. @ 2 miles west
of North Cleveland-Massillon Rd. / Brecksville Rd.
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PATTERSON FIELD |
The location of The
Patterson Avenue Sports Complex (PSC) should be fairly easy to find. The North Akron
complex is located at the intersection of Patterson Ave. and E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave.
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GOODYEAR HEIGHTS FIELD |
The location of The
Goodyear Heights Field Complex is in the Goodyear Heights Metro Parks on Eastwood Ave.
near Darrow Rd. (St. Rt. 91).
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DOUBLE PLAY FIELD |
The location of
Double Play Field is in the Double Play Entertainment Complex on the corner of Darrow Rd.
(St. Rt. 91) and Norton Rd. in Hudson.
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LIONS CLUB FIELD |
The location of Lions
Club Field is in Lions Club Park on the left hand side of Northeast Ave. (St. Rt. 261)
just off Tallmadge Circle in Tallmadge.
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HOWE FIELD |
The location of Howe
Field is in the Jaycee Howe Road Park on the right hand side of Howe Rd. just east of
Northeast Ave. (St. Rt. 261) in Tallmadge.
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YOUTH FIELD |
The location of Youth
Field is on Ridge Rd. (St. Rt. 94) between Center Rd. (St. Rt. 303) and Bellus Rd. The
field is on the west hand side of Ridge Rd. in Hinckley Township (Medina County). The
field is not visible from the road, so look for a dirt road and a sign that's slightly
larger than a real estate sign, marked Youth Field.
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GRANGER FIELD |
The location of
Granger Field is in Granger Township Park on the east side Ridge Rd. (St. Rt. 94) to the
side and rear of the Granger Fire Station in Medina County.
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HIGHLAND MIDDLE FIELD |
The location of
Highland Middle Field is at Highland Middle School on the west side of Ridge Rd. (St. Rt.
94), park at Granger Elementary School.
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SHARON FIELD |
The location of
Sharon Field is at the Sharon Community Center located on the west side of Ridge Rd. (St.
Rt. 94), 5/8 of a mile south of Sharon-Copley Rd. (St. Rt. 162) just past the Hunting
Ridge Veterinary Clinic loacated at 6630 Ridge Road, Sharon Center, OH.
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RISING VALLEY FIELD |
The location of
Rising Valley Field is in Rising Valley Park located on the corner of Oviatt Rd. and
Newton Rd. in Richfield.
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