Field Rentals & Status

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Field Rental

The City of Albany has two baseball fields that can be reserved. They are primarily used for but not limited to baseball, softball, and soccer.

  • Memorial Field: Located at Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Avenue, between the picnic areas and Albany High School. This field remains locked, and dogs are not allowed on the field.
  • Ocean View Field: Located at Ocean View Park, 900 Buchanan Street, and open to the public when not reserved. This field has lights for the option of night games.

For organized play/events, the City of Albany Recreation & Community Service Department requires a field reservation permit. The link for the application can be found below. View the updated Field Schedule.

Rainy Day Status

Rain-out information will be updated by 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. After 2 pm weekdays and weekends, league/team officials decide if the field is playable. The status can be checked by calling the City of Albany Field Status Line: 510.559.7213

Field Closure for Maintenance

The City of Albany closes its fields annually to give the grass time to rest and rejuvenate. This is a critical step in the City's maintenance plan to ensure the fields are properly maintained due to the heavy wear and tear they endure. Opening dates are subject to change.

Winter Closure Dates

  • Memorial Field - Monday, November 4, 2024 - TBD date in February 2025
  • Memorial Dog Park - Monday, December 2, 2024 - TBD date in February 2025
  • Ocean View Field - Monday, November 4, 2024 - TBD date in February 2025

Maintenance Closure Dates

  • Memorial Field - Monday, June 17, 2024, Reopens Monday, June 24, 2024
  • Ocean View Field - Monday, July 1, 2024, Reopens Monday, July 8, 2024

Application Period & Process

Applications for the field will be accepted on or after the following dates for each season and time-stamped for reservation purposes.

  • Winter/Spring (February - May) - November 6
  • Summer (June - August) - February 1
  • Fall (September - End October) - July 1

Please complete the online application to request time on Memorial Field or Ocean View Field. A PDF version can be emailed to jwhite@albanyca.org or dropped off at the Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave.