Mayor Plays Ball

The City of Savannah and Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, in collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, is proud to announce the launch of Mayor Plays Ball, a new recreational initiative aimed at promoting youth participation in baseball.

This event is part of the national Play Ball program, which encourages cities to host community-based events that introduce children to the fundamentals of baseball and softball in a fun and engaging environment.

The inaugural event will take place on Tuesday, June 10, at the historic Grayson Stadium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is open to boys and girls aged 5 to 12 and will feature sandlot-style games, skill-building drills, and interactive activities designed to teach the basics of baseball while emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage with players and coaches from the Savannah Bananas organization. Players from the Bananas exhibition league teams The Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, and Texas Tailgaters will lead instructional sessions, demonstrate skills, and play games with the children.

Following the on-field activities, attendees will be treated to a complimentary lunch, an icy treat from Kona Ice, and a brief awards ceremony recognizing participation and sportsmanship.

To register, parents or guardians can complete the online form available at, savannahga.gov/MayorPlaysBall. For additional event information, contact Farrah Lawrence at Farrah.Lawrence@savannahga.gov.

This free event is made possible by the City’s Recreation and Leisure Services Department, Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (ONSE), and the Savannah Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) and Community Engagement division, with generous support from community partners Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Healthy Savannah, Kona Ice and The Front Porch.

What: Mayor Plays Ball – A Youth Baseball Initiative
When: Tuesday, June. 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 E Victory Dr.
Who: Open to Boys & Girls aged 5-12
Cost: Free
Information: Farrah.lawrence@savannahga.gov