Field Care

OYO Knows: Leave It Better Than You Found It

 

At OYO, we believe in the principle of “Leave it better than you found it,” which aligns with our guiding values of Respect, Life Lessons, and Character. Proper field care is essential to maintaining the quality of our facilities and creating a positive environment for everyone. By involving players and parents in field maintenance, we instill responsibility and teamwork, while ensuring our fields remain in top condition for future games. 

Here’s how you can help maintain our baseball and softball fields: 

• Baseball Fields (1-4, 10-11, 12-13): Use metal drag and rakes on base paths and the home plate circle, and large brooms and rakes on fields 10-11 and 14. 

• Softball Fields (5-9): Use large brooms and rakes to keep the fields tidy. 

• Proper Raking: Always rake away from the grass edges and never pull field mix toward the grass. 

• Tidy Up: After using equipment like chalkers, rakes, brooms, and batter’s box templates, return them to the sheds and clean out dugouts, removing all trash and equipment. 

• Respect the Grounds: Please refrain from hopping the fences and always leave the area in better condition than you found it. 

For a detailed guide on field care, check out our Field Care Guide and watch this helpful YouTube video for additional tips and techniques.

Your efforts go a long way in keeping our park “The Place” for baseball and softball. Thank you for helping us take care of our fields and creating a lasting, positive impact on our community!