Public Field

Barnes Softball Complex & Batting Cages

405 South Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO, 80537

Reserve this field

City of Loveland Parks & Recreation (Parks Coordinator Jeanne Boswell)

Rental rate

Field hourly rates are not published online; a $50 deposit applies for athletic-field rentals of 6 hours or less, and a rental fee plus deposit are required. Batting cages run in 20-pitch increments or by the half-hour/hour. Contact the Parks Coordinator for current resident/non-resident rates.

Contact Parks Coordinator Jeanne Boswell (Jeanne.Boswell@cityofloveland.org / 970-962-2432) to check availability and reserve a field for practice, games, or tournaments. Outside groups can rent on dates not booked for City adult-league use. A rental fee and deposit are required, and field/court reservations must be requested at least 24 hours in advance.

970-962-2432 Jeanne.Boswell@cityofloveland.org Parks & Recreation website

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About this field

Barnes Softball Complex & Batting Cages (Barnes Complex at Fairgrounds Park) is a City of Loveland Parks & Recreation ballfield complex on the Big Thompson River, with a north entrance at 405 S. Cleveland Ave. It holds ten softball fields across three access points plus an outdoor batting-cage facility with multiple softball and baseball stations at three pitch speeds. Fields serve the City's adult softball leagues (games Mon–Thu) and open to outside groups for weekday practices and weekend tournaments on dates not booked for City use. Amenities include restrooms, bleachers, three parking lots, and a connection to Old Fairgrounds Park.

Frequently asked questions

Can an outside team reserve a field at Barnes for practice?▾

Yes. The City opens Barnes fields to outside groups for weekday practices and for tournaments or special events on weekends, on any dates not already booked for City programming. Contact Parks Coordinator Jeanne Boswell to reserve.

Who do I contact to reserve a field?▾

Jeanne Boswell, Parks Coordinator with City of Loveland Parks & Recreation, at Jeanne.Boswell@cityofloveland.org or 970-962-2432.

How far in advance do I need to reserve?▾

The City requires field and court reservation requests at least 24 hours in advance of the proposed date.

What does it cost to rent a field?▾

A rental fee plus a deposit are required; the City's athletic-field rate sheet lists a $50 deposit for rentals of 6 hours or less. Exact hourly and resident/non-resident rates are not published online — contact the Parks Coordinator for the current fee schedule.

Is insurance required to rent a field?▾

Insurance information must be provided if applicable. The specific coverage amount and additional-insured requirements are not published online; confirm with the Parks Coordinator when booking.

How do the batting cages work?▾

The Barnes batting cages are an outdoor facility with multiple softball and baseball stations at three pitch speeds. They can be used in 20-pitch increments or rented by the half-hour or hour.