Diamond Dayz to Offer Weeklong Fun for a Variety of Ages! By: Joe Falin, Programs & Facilities Manager, Orange County Parks & Recreation
Orange County Parks & Recreation is excited to launch the first-ever OCPR Diamond Dayz, a weeklong celebration of baseball and softball designed to bring our community together through a shared love of the sports played on a diamond. This new event series will feature activities at multiple locations throughout the week (April 27 - May 1, 2026), with several marquee events taking place at Booster Park. Diamond Dayz will include a variety of baseball- and softball-themed activities, with more details and a few special surprises to be announced as the week approaches. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned, as additional events and opportunities to participate will be revealed soon.
One of the featured events is already on deck and ready for registration! The popular MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition will be held at Booster Park on Wednesday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. This free skills competition gives youth participants the opportunity to showcase their abilities in pitching, hitting, and running. It provides a fun and structured way for young athletes to test their skills, with the opportunity to advance through the competition and potentially earn a chance to compete at the MLB World Series. Last year, Orange County had three participants qualify for the next round, which was held at Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals. Interested participants can register by visiting orangecountyva.gov/ocpr and using the event link provided on our website. As the event approaches, don’t forget that Booster Park is home to two recently-added batting cages that are free for public use. Go ahead and get that batting practice in!
To help make Diamond Dayz a home run, Orange County Parks & Recreation is seeking local community organizations (especially those with a youth or sports focus) to help expand the event’s activities! For more information, to register for MLB Pitch, Hit & Run, or to inquire about partnership opportunities, please contact Orange County Parks & Recreation at (540) 672-5435 or email Programs & Facilities Manager Joe Falin at jfalin@orangecountyva.gov.
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