Updated by Kate Hagan Gallup
If you want to get your kids moving and make lifelong friendships along the way, check out one of these local youth baseball and softball leagues. Key things to consider include your location, time commitment and the level at which you want your child to play. Visit each website for the latest information on schedules, registration and pricing. Play ball!
Southeast Portland Little League
Offering both baseball and softball, this popular little league organization serves a huge area of Southeast Portland, from inner Southeast all the way to Woodstock.
Ages: 4 to 14
When to sign up: Registration dates vary by year; register in mid-summer for the fall season and in winter for the spring season
Seasons: Fall and spring
Area served: Southeast Portland
SW Portland Little League
SW Portland Little League has both softball (for girls) and baseball (co-ed). They also participate with T-Mobile to offer financial aid up to the full registration cost for families who need it. (Applications for 2026 open.)
Ages: 5 to 12
When to sign up: January for spring, August for fall.
Seasons: Spring season is the formal league; “Fall Ball” is more informal and focused on skill development.
Area served: Southwest Portland in the entire Ida B. Wells High School feeder areas, including Bridlemile Elementary
Wilshire Riverside Little League
Wilshire Riverside Little League serves schools including Alameda, Beaumont, Faubion, The Ivy School, Madeleine, Sabin, St. Rose, Vernon and Woodlawn.
Ages: 4 to 12
When to sign up: January and February for spring, and August for fall and fall registration for winter softball clinics.
Seasons: Spring (ages 4-12) runs March through early June, Fall Ball (third to sixth grade only) runs late August through October
Area served: North and Northeast Portland
Hollywood Rose City Little League
Hollywood Rose City Little League strives to create a positive, supportive and inclusive community for players, families and coaches. Kids do not need to try out if they are playing T-ball, single A or double A.
Ages: 4 to 16
When to sign up: Spring registration is typically December to early March; fall registration is in August
Seasons: Spring and fall
Area served: Eligible schools include Irvington, Beverly Cleary, Laurelhurst, All-Saints, Rose City Park, Roseway Heights Middle School, Le Monde, Portland Montessori and Da Vinci Middle School
i9 Sports
Use the i9 Sports site to search by zip code to check out what baseball and softball leagues are close to you. I9 seeks to differentiate themselves by embedding sportsmanship lessons in their weekly practice plans and by looking to pair practice time with game time.
Ages: All ages, from “pee wee” to “senior youth”
When to sign up: Summer registration is open April to June; fall registration is open June to August; spring registration is open January to March
Seasons: Spring, summer and fall
Areas served: Clackamas, Tigard, Beaverton, SW Portland, West Linn, Parkrose, North Portland and Vancouver
Portland Cal Ripken Baseball
Founded in 2013, Portland Cal Ripken is a subset of the national Cal Ripken Baseball organization, and offers additional boundary and game flexibility over more traditional leagues.
Ages: 5 to 15
When to sign up: Check website for details
Seasons: Fall (developmental) and spring (standard season), plus an 8-10 week fundamental series for beginners
Area served: North, Northeast and Southeast Portland. This includes all of the Portland Public and David Douglas/Centennial School districts, plus some additions.
Cleveland Youth Baseball & Softball
This amateur sports team is a 501c-3 nonprofit baseball/softball program for kids.
Ages: 4-14
When to sign up: July for Fall Ball (for kids in grades 3-8); November for Winter Workouts (for grades 3-8) and November 1 for Spring (all ages)
Seasons: Fall and spring
Area served: Southeast Portland. All players welcome, not just those within the Cleveland High School boundary. Home games are played in the Sellwood, Westmoreland, Eastmoreland and Woodstock neighborhoods.
Westside Youth Baseball
Westside offers field sizes and rules that are specifically designed for the physical and mental skills of different age groups. Programs are separated by skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Navigate based on your preferred location.
Ages: Grades 3-8
When to sign up: See website for specific locations and programs
Seasons: Spring and summer
Area served: Portland’s westside; there are 24 community-based programs including West Hills, Tigard, Beaverton, Aloha, and even all the way to the Coast.
Cedarmill Little League
Cedarmill Little League is one of the largest leagues in Oregon.
Ages: 4-12
When to sign up: June for Fall Ball, December/January for spring
Seasons: Fall and spring
Area served: Cedar Mill Little League Boundary school zone
The Yard
While not a youth league, The Yard offers a fun atmosphere with classes, camps and training for girls and boys, focused on hitting or pitching. This can be a fun place to get an assessment, take a lesson or attend a camp to jumpstart your season. Kids get lessons taught by former collegiate or professional baseball and softball athletes.
Ages: 7-18
Area served: Locations in Milwaukie and Beaverton and summer camps in Hillsboro.
Lastly, you can check with your local high school baseball or softball coach as many school teams are associated with specific youth programs. Pro tip: If your kid loves baseball or softball, definitely check out this Tigard training facility.
Thanks to Miranda Rake and Andy Pawlowski for contributions to this article.