Lincoln baseball on neighborhood diamonds
100%
volunteer run
Our goal: no child priced out
We aim to rally community support so that no child is unable to play because their family cannot afford it.
Launch timing has not yet been determined
Across Lincoln, public park diamonds sit quiet on weekend mornings while private athletic clubs charge hundreds each month for youth roster spots. That financial divide sidelines neighborhood kids who simply want to toss a ball and run bases.
A small group of Lincoln parents, former school coaches, and civic neighbors organized Play Ball Lincoln to rebuild standard recreation ball where rosters form by neighborhood and registration fees stay within reach of working families.
Proposed next steps.
Community interest intake
Volunteer advisory assembly
Nonprofit entity filing
City field permits
Securing seasonal park permits with Lincoln Parks and Recreation to schedule low-stakes weekend scrimmages and family clinic days.
Collecting non-binding participation surveys from Lincoln families and local coaches to map geographic demand across elementary and middle school clusters.
Convening volunteer field coordinators, umpires, and parent advisers to draft league bylaws, safety standards, and equipment inventories.
Establishing an independent Nebraska non-profit incorporation with transparent open-book accounting and zero executive payroll.
Play Ball Lincoln is currently a grassroots project. It is not chartered by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Little League International or Little League Baseball. This exploratory structure gives Lincoln families the opportunity to share their interest in exploring a community-led youth baseball league.
Reach out directly to learn how to help coordinate fields, coach, or share your family's interest.