Adult Sports

• Softball
• Basketball
• Open Gym Basketball
• Open Gym Volleyball
  

Youth Sports

• Junior Basketball Program
• Teen Open Gym

Playfields Park Batting Cages

Junior Basketball Program (3rd-6th Graders)

Fundamentals, sportsmanship, and fun are emphasized in our Jr. Basketball League which features girls and boys 3rd-4th and 5th-6th grade divisions. Each team will practice two days a week at a school or neighborhood park on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Practices will begin between 3:15pm-4:00pm depending on coach schedules. Wednesday practices may start as early as 1:30pm or as late as 4:00pm. Games are held on Saturdays at the Community Gyms on the Davis High School campus. Coaches will contact families between January 11-14 and practices will begin the week of January 15. Space is limited. The last day to register online is Wednesday, November 29.

View the City of Davis Rec Guide or visit the City of Davis Parks and Community Services Registration Page for more information on our Youth Basketball Camps!

How to check your child’s grade PRIOR to Wednesday, October 4 at 4 p.m.

1. Go to our registration WEBSITE
2. Log in to your household
3. Go to MY ACCOUNT
1. Update
2. Update Household information
4. Double check each child has their current grade listed
5. Email our office if corrections need to be made, PRIOR to Wednesday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m.

Being A Jr. Basketball Volunteer

Interested in being a volunteer coach?  We are seeking positive, committed, friendly and energetic role models to coach the City of Davis Junior Basketball Program (Boys and Girls 3/4 grades and 5/6 grades). Anyone passionate about basketball is encouraged to volunteer their time and help make this popular program successful. Parents selected as volunteer coaches will have their child’s Junior Basketball registration fee waived! All coaches will be required to fill out a Volunteer Intake Form/ Application, pass a background check and attend a training session (tentatively scheduled for January 8, 9, 10).  Please call 530-747-5878 for more information.  Intake Forms/ Applications can be found at the link provided. Volunteer applications.

Positive Coaching Resources

Check out the Positive Coaching Alliance Development Zone for tips for the first time coach, teamwork, social-emotional learning, overcoming racism in sports and creating inclusivity in sports. The Positive Coaching Alliance is a national non-profit that trains coaches and partners with youth sports organizations, parents, sports leaders, and communities to make youth sports more positive, equitable, and accessible to all kids regardless of social or economic circumstances.  https://devzone.positivecoach.org/ 

For more information on leagues and how to register, please see the Rec Guide or call (530) 757-5626 (option 2).

Adult Softball 

USA Softball of Sacramento is proud to partner with the City of Davis Parks and Community Services Department to offer adult men's and coed slow pitch softball leagues at Playfields Park in Spring, Summer and Fall. Tuesday Coed Rec, Wednesday Men's D5 and Thursday D3 Divisions will be offered. Register by visiting www.gssaleagues.com. 

For more information and to register a team, please go to the USA Softball of Sacramento Adult and Youth leagues website at www.gssaleagues.com. 

Don't forget to visit the Playfields Park Batting Cages!

There will be no consumption of alcoholic beverages or smoking by any player during their game.

Adult Basketball League - Registration will begin in Fall '24

The 2024 winter season will begin in late fall or early winter. A lottery will be held if there are more teams than spaces available. Each team will play 10 games, depending on the number of teams that register, and fees are $540 per team.

Looking for a spot to play? Complete our Adult Basketball Player Profile and turn it in to the Parks & Community Services Department, 23 Russell Blvd., Davis CA 95616 Attention: Adult Sports.

There will be no consumption of alcoholic beverages or smoking by any player during their game.

For any further questions about adult sports call 530-757-5626.

Open Gym Basketball

Grab your sneakers and head out to the Community (North) Gym on the Davis Senior High School campus and join us for year round drop-in Adult (18+ years) basketball. A $5 per person, per day fee is collected at the door.

Hours/Days:
Thursdays
7:30-9:30 pm

Open Gym Volleyball

Come join us for Adult (18+ years) drop-in Volleyball on Wednesdays and Sundays in the Community (North) Gym on the Davis Senior High School Campus.  All playing levels are welcome.  A $7 per person per day fee is collected at the door.

Hours/Days:
Wednesdays
8:00-11:00 pm

Sundays
4:00-7:00 pm

Teen/Adult Open Gym

Teen Open Gym is a long time program held in the Community (North) Gym on the Davis Senior High School campus. This is a great opportunity for teens, grades 9-12, to drop in on a game of badminton or basketball.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but the program does have some equipment available for daily use. 

Prices:
Adults - $5 at the door
17 and under - $2 at the door

Hours/Days:
Saturdays (Basketball & Badminton)
4:00-8:00 pm

Sundays (Badminton Only)
12:30-3:30 pm

Email the Parks & Community Services Department  or call at (530) 757-5626 (option 2) for more information about Open Gym Basketball or Volleyball.