Adult athletic leagues and programs are offered year round for players of all skill levels. Indoor leagues include basketball, volleyball and dodgeball, located at the Recreation Center. Outdoor leagues are held at McCollum Park and Doerhoefer Park. All leagues offer regular season play followed by a playoff for qualifying teams. Register as a team to participate in a league. If you do not have a full team but are interested in joining a team, please sign-up as a free agent at Team Sideline.
adult baseball league
Batter up! Get your friends together and get out on the field. Don't have a team? No problem! We'll help you find one. The league will play modified IHSA rules. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Play each week on Sunday morning or afternoon. 8-game schedule followed by playoffs at the end of the season. Games each week will either be a double header or single game.
Registration Details
Registration Opens: March 17
Registration Closes: May 19
Registration is available online.
Roster Procedures
- Captains will receive a link by email to forward to team members. Each team member must individually submit their information and agree to the waiver.
- Captains do not need to submit a preliminary roster when registering
- Rosters must be completed by the first night of league play.
Team Fees: $1,300
- All teams will pay the team fee upon registration. Teams with rosters comprised of 60% Downers Grove residents or are employed in Downers Grove will be given a $100 refund after the first game takes place.
2025 League Information
Games played at: Downers Grove South High School, 1436 Norfolk St, Downers Grove, IL
Date: 6/8-8/10
Day: Sunday
Time: 9AM - 7PM
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2026 Winter basketball league
Our men's basketball league is for players who want to participate in a traditional open-paced league. Each team plays 10 games on Monday or Tuesday nights. A playoff follows the regular season. League play is governed by I.H.S.A. rules and regulations with local exceptions adopted.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Opens: November 3 at 9:00am
Registration Closes: December 29
Roster Procedure
- Captains will receive a link by email to forward to team members. Each team member must individually submit their information and agree to the waiver.
- Captains do not need to submit a preliminary roster when registering.
- Rosters must be completed by the first night of league play.
Team Fee: $1,000
- All teams will pay the team fee upon registration. Teams with rosters comprised of 60% Downers Grove residents or are employed in Downers Grove will be given a $100 refund
Games played at: Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center (4500 Belmont Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60515)
| League | Day | Start Date | Time |
| Men's 35+ League | M | 1/12 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men's A League (Most Competitive) | TU | 1/13 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men's B League | TU | 1/13 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
Free Agent List
Individuals wishing to sign up as a free agent should sign up at www.teamsideline.com/dgparks. Please note: you will only be contacted if registered teams are in need of a player.
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Adult Pickleball Clinics
See what pickleball is all about! Participants will be given a brief overview of the game and learn some beginner techniques. In the beginner clinics, players will learn the rules of the game, scoring, and play format along with the basic forehand, backhand, volley, serve, and basic strategies of the game. In the advanced clinic, players learn strategy and tactics, including split steps, serve and returns, dinks and 3rd shot drop, how to slice and put top spin on the ball.
Adult Pickleball Lessons
Join the pickleball craze! Pickleball, a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong, is sweeping the country. Pickleball players use paddles and whiffle balls to play on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. Pickleball is a recreational game that is designed to encourage an active lifestyle. This class is for those who have never played pickleball before or who have very limited experience with the sport. It will focus on pickleball basics such as forehand and backhand shots, serving, and court positioning.
Adult soccer
This adult soccer program is a great way to meet new people. Open to all skill levels, this program provides an excellent combination of fun and exercise. Class consists of ten minutes of warm-ups followed by pickup style games ranging from small side to full field matches.
Participants are required to purchase a 5-, 10-, or 20-visit pass through our online registration system to participate. Un-used visits never expire.
18 years+
| Fall | W | 9/3-11/19 | 8:30 - 10:30PM | Doerhoefer Park |
| Winter | SU | 11/23-4/12 | 8:00 - 10:00AM | Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center |
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE
2025 Fall Adult Softball League
Couldn’t get enough softball excitement this summer? Don’t worry because adult softball is returning to McCollum Park this fall! All teams will play an eight-game season with the top teams competing in an end of the season tournament. Games will be officiated following A.S.A. rules with some local exceptions adopted. League play is scheduled to begin in early-mid August depending on when the spring/summer league ends. Due to unexpected fall weather, teams will play double headers on selected days.
Registration Details
Registration Opens: June 2 at 9:00am
Registration Closes: July 28
Registration available online.
Roster Procedures
- Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled.
- Full league fees are due upon registration. No down payments are accepted.
- Teams who provide full rosters with 60% of team members who pay taxes to the Park District or are employed in Downers Grove will be refunded $100 after the first game is played.
- Rosters will be submitted through an online form. Details will be sent after teams are registered.
- Individuals wishing to sign up as a free agent should sign up at www.teamsideline.com/dgparks.
- The Fall Softball League dates are determined by the completion of the Summer Softball League.
- Dates shown are approximate. Team Captains will be notified when Fall League dates are determined.
Team Fees: Regular Leagues $760 | Doubleheader League $1,045
League Information
Games played at: McCollum Park (6801 S. Main St. Downers Grove, IL)
| League | Day | Start Date | Time |
| Men's Rec B 12" | M | 8/11 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Women's 11" | M | 8/11 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men's Double Header 12" | TU | 8/12 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Co-Rec B 12" | W | 8/13 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men's Over 50 12" | W | 8/13 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men's Rec B Tier 1 12" | TH | 8/14 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men's Rec B Tier 2 12" | TH | 8/14 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men's Rec 16" | F | 8/15 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Co-Rec B 12" | F | 8/15 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
2026 Winter Indoor Adult Volleyball
Get a group of friends together and join a Downers Grove Park District Volleyball League. There are Men’s, Women’s and Co-Rec leagues that will fit any ability or competitiveness. Each division will play a 10-game season followed by a single-elimination playoff for the top seeds in each division. All games are officiated with USVA rules.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration Opens: Nov. 3 at 9:00am
Registration Deadline: Jan. 2
League Fee: $625
League play is scheduled to begin the week of Jan 12
Teams may register online at dgparks.org on a first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. Register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Full league fees are due upon registration. No down payments are accepted. All teams will pay the team fee upon registration. Teams with rosters comprised of 60% Downers Grove residents or are employed in Downers Grove will be given a $100 refund after the first game takes place. Rosters will be submitted through an online form. Details will be sent after teams are registered.
Roster Procedure
- Captains will receive a link by email to forward to team members. Each team member must individually submit their information and agree to the waiver.
- Captains do not need to submit a preliminary roster when registering.
- Rosters must be completed by the first night of league play.
- All teams will pay the team fee upon registration. Teams with rosters comprised of 60% Downers Grove residents or are employed in Downers Grove will be given a $100 refund after the first game takes place.
LEAGUE INFORMATION
Games played at: Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center (4500 Belmont Road Downers Grove, IL 60515)
| League | Day | START Date | Time |
| Men’s AA | M | 1/12-4/6 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Men’s A | M | 1/12-4/6 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Women’s Comp AA | W | 1/14-4/8 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Women’s Comp A – Tier 1 | W | 1/14-4/8 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Women’s Comp A – Tier 2 | W | 1/14-4/8 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Women’s Comp B | W | 1/14-4/8 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Women’s Rec | W | 1/14-4/8 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Co-Rec A – Tier 1 | F | 1/16-4/10 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Co-Rec A – Tier 2 | F | 1/16-4/10 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
| Co-Rec B | F | 1/16-4/10 | 6:30 - 10:30PM |
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