- BY BRANDT PAWLEY ELIZABETHTOWN SPORTS PARK
- Originally appeared in The News-Enterprise | Feb 27, 2025

Since our opening in 2012, Elizabethtown Sports Park has proven to be more than just a premier athletic facility, but a community corner stone and a destination for top-tier competition. Whether you’re a local athlete looking for a place to develop your skills, a community member striving to become more active or a visitor seeking an unforgettable tournament experience, the park truly has something for everyone.
While we are known as a youth sports facility to many, Elizabethtown Sports Park also is home to local adult leagues, such as kickball, wiffle ball and co-ed softball. We offer specialized programming, such as Miracle League Kickball, hosted on our fully ADA-compliant field and catered to athletes with exceptional needs. We believe in making sports accessible to all, ensuring that athletes of every ability can share lifelong memories and be a part of the “Big League” experience.
Our 3.1 mile walking trail provides a scenic, accessible space for residents to stay active year-round. As a community hub for local sports leagues such as Etown Area Baseball Commission, Elizabethtown Area Youth Football, NFL Flag Football, Heartland Fastpitch Youth Softball — now run by ESP — and more, we support the growth of young athletes and encourage leagues that foster sportsmanship at every level.
Outside of the traditional sports realm, we are a regional hot-spot for running events, cross-country events, 5Ks and beyond.
For traveling teams and families, the park delivers a top-tier tournament experience. Our park is home for several major youth sports tournaments, including Javanon Cup, Elizabethtown Football Club Spring Invitational, and the USSSA World Series, to name a few. As part of The Ripken Experience Elizabethtown, we offer one-of-a-kind baseball tournaments that attract teams from across the country. This year we are excited to host the first annual Fall Derby League, where athletes can compete against teams from all over the region in a tournament-style, fall baseball league designed to be unlike any other.
Conveniently located within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population, Elizabethtown Sports Park is the go-to destination for teams looking to compete at the highest level while enjoying the charm and intrigue of historic Elizabethtown. From state-of-the-art facilities to seamless, worry-free event experiences, we create memories that last a lifetime.
Come enjoy all that we have to offer at Elizabethtown Sports Park and see how we earned our title as The Perfect Place to Play.