Patterson Park Youth Baseball and Softball

65 Years of Tradition and Fun in Dayton, Ohio

Since 1959, Patterson Park as been providing the Dayton, Ohio area with Baseball, Softball and T-Ball programs to help kids of all ages improve their skills, gain confidence, and have fun.

Our mission statement: Patterson Park Youth Baseball and Softball in Dayton, Ohio is an inclusive organization committed to providing youth at all skill levels a superior sports experience focusing on teamwork, sportsmanship, respect and baseball and softball development. It is our belief that every child in our program deserves a safe and enjoyable place in which to hone life skills and develop friendships. Furthermore, we insist that our coaches and administrators uphold our tradition of fair play while showing respect for the games of baseball and softball, and serving as positive influences to all associated with our park.

We offer a variety of programs for baseball and softball. Learn more about our Ages and Leagues. Patterson Park fields are located in Dayton, Ohio. Get directions and see the field map.

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Registrations are Open!
You can now register for Spring 2026 Baseball and Softball leagues.

Early bird registration ends February, 28th.
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Important Dates for 2026

Baseball
Mandatory baseball skill evaluations are Saturday March 14th.  
- T-Ball - no evaluations required
- Coach pitch: 4:00pm
- Minors (10U): 5:30pm
- Majors (12U): 6:45pm

Coach pitch contact: Dan Biedenharn - 937-239-3868
Minors and Majors contact: Karen Sexton - 937-344-6417
Senior baseball (over 12 years old) contact Billy Wagner - 937-367-8267

Skill evaluations will be held at Midwest Sports Academy, 1232 Falke Drive, Dayton, OH, 45432


Softball
Mandatory softball skill evaluations are Sunday March 15th.  
- 6, 7, & 8 year olds: 4:00pm
- 9 & 10 year olds: 5:00pm
- 11 & 12 year olds: 6:00pm
- 13 & 14 year olds - no evaluations required
For softball questions, please contact Trisha Greear - 423-748-0032

Skill evaluations will be held at Midwest Sports Academy, 1232 Falke Drive, Dayton, OH, 45432
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Softball player pitching
Coach instructing a youth softball player
Player throwing
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Ball fields
65
Years in operation
13
Different leagues
2
Seasons
5 - 18
Ages welcome

"Our daughter learned to love softball at Patterson Park, and looks forward to opening day each year.

Thank you for running such a supportive and fun league!"

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Pat
Murray

"Both my son and daughter have been playing at Patterson Park since T-Ball. Each Spring and Fall, we look forward to being at either the baseball or softball fields most nights watching them play.

We are incredibly thankful to have such a great community focused organization in Dayton!"

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Maria
Beecher

"Our son loves Patterson Park!  The coaches have been nothing but supportive and encouraging in all of our time there. They've helped him gain confidence and have dramatically improved his baseball skills.

Go Patterson Park!"

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Aniko
Grandjean

"My husband grew up playing at Patterson Park, and our four kids play there now as well. It's hard to imagine life without such a wonderful place for our family to play and enjoy the game of baseball.  One of Dayton's great traditions!"

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Amanda
Wagner

"What a park!  I’ve been involved at PPYB as a parent, a coach, and a sponsor, and can say that everyone I’ve come in contact with is dedicated to making this best possible place for our kids to play baseball."

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Santel
Grant

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