INFORMATION

Parks & Rec Office: 402-269-2601x1
Pool Office: 402-269-2601x2
Ball Complex: 402-269-2601x3
Cancellation Line: 402-269-2601x4
Mailing Address: PO Box F, Syracuse, NE 68446
E-mail: bsteele817@windstream.net
Participation Waiver: Click here
Programs: Sports & Activities

PARKS AND REC CALENDAR

PARKS AND REC CANCELLATIONS

To find out if a Parks & Rec event is cancelled, please call 269-2601x4.  Decisions on the ball fields will be made by 3:00 p.m.

Please note - Cancellation notices may not be available online on the weekends.  Call the cancellation number instead - 269-2601x4.
 

PARKS AND REC TOURNAMENTS

Southeast Nebraska Girls Softball League Tournaments for girls are as follows:

10 & Under - June 20 & 22 at Syracuse
12 & Under - June 21 & 23 at Syracuse
14 & Under - June 27 & 28 at Louisville

Admission is free to these games.  Check them out!

Cass County Pee Wee Baseball Tournament will be held at the Syracuse Sports Complex June 24th-29th.  Pee Wee baseball is 12 & under boys.
 

PARKS AND REC WAIVER

2012-2013 School Year Participation Waiver  - This waiver gives participants the opportunity to sign up for all Parks & Rec events at one time.  If you did not receive a waiver and would like to sign up, please Click Here Parks & Rec Participation Waiver.pdf.
 

BALL COMPLEX INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS

The Syracuse Sports Complex is owned by the City of Syracuse.  All questions should be referred to the Recreational Coordinator, Ben Steele, at
402-269-2601x1 or by e-mail at bsteele817@windstream.net.  The following are guidelines for using the complex:

If you would like to volunteer to drive the golf cart at the Syracuse Sports Complex please contact Ben Steele at 402-269-2601x1.

Advertising
We have many options for individuals and businesses to advertise at the Complex - scoreboard advertising, banners, and restroom stalls.
Please click on the following for more information: Advertising Guidelines

Concessions
Before you can schedule a time to run the concession stand, you must sign and return the form below. Please click on the following information:
Concession Stand Guidelines & Operating Understanding
Schedule

Ball Field Usage
Before you can schedule a time to practice or have a game, you must sign and return the form below:
Field Usage Guidelines & Agreement
Schedule

Fees
Before you can schedule an event that has a fee, you must sign and return the form below:
Tournament Fee Guidelines & Agreement

DIRECTIONS TO THE SYRACUSE SPORTS COMPLEX
 

DONATION INFORMATION

If we build it, they will come!!!  And that we did.....

The softball and baseball programs in the Syracuse area have shown tremendous growth in the last ten years.  Each year over 25 teams play on 2 ½ fields. In early 2007, the Syracuse City Council agreed to make a complex a reality.  The Summer of 2010 will be exciting for the ball programs in the first full summer of games at the new complex. 

The Syracuse Sports Complex will prove to be a premier facility to be used by people of all ages!  It has 3 softball/youth baseball fields with 300’ fencing.  One of these fields is used by the Syracuse High School team for their fall softball season.  The fourth field is for the Legion and Men's Baseball teams.  It has a grass infield and a 360' center field fence.  The building in the middle of the four fields has concessions, restrooms, press box, and storage. 

To be built - In addition to the ball fields, the master plan includes a plethora of other fun-filled items as funding is available.  Eventually, the playground equipment will be located south of the building with netting so the younger fans won’t be troubled by foul balls.  Four picnic shelters will be used by ball teams, families, reunions, meetings, picnics, and much more.  A 360’x 600’ multi-purpose area has room for four practice fields with back stops at the corners, little league football, and a soccer league.  A sand volleyball court and basketball court are offered for leagues, tournaments, practice, or fun.  A bike/walk path will connect the entire complex, and can be used to get from one place to another or for exercise.  Parking will be plentiful with a minimum of 532 stalls and maximum of 1027 stalls. 

This complex is not only intended for area youth, but also district and state competitions.  If Syracuse hosts a tournament with 24 teams, that amounts to a possibility of 288 families being in Syracuse on one weekend of the summer.  In addition to softball tournaments, we can host summer basketball tournaments, sand volleyball tournaments, and family reunions in the shelters.  It will be an attraction that will promote local commerce.