VB Little League
4.5(38)4.5 out of 5 stars, 38 reviews Virginia Beach, VA
About VB Little League
VB Little League offers an extensive outdoor sports complex with over 7 fields, catering to a wide range of ages from tee ball to high school. It fosters a strong community connection, particularly for families in the 'Ocean Lakes' area, providing a valued multi-generational experience for enjoying baseball. Despite its popularity and community value, potential visitors should be aware of significant environmental and facility drawbacks.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families in the 'Ocean Lakes' area looking for local youth baseball/softball leagues.Children and teenagers actively involved in tee ball, youth, or high school baseball/softball.Families seeking a multi-generational sports experience where parents and children can share a connection to the same playing fields.Those who prioritize access to numerous playing fields and a strong community sports program over pristine facilities or environmental factors.**Tee Ball:** Explicitly mentioned, suitable for very young children starting baseball.
Why families love it
- Over 7 fields available, accommodating numerous games simultaneously.
- Catapults to a wide age range, from young tee ball players to high school level athletes.
- Strong community focus, especially noted for children in the 'Ocean Lakes' area.
- Provides an enjoyable experience for kids and adults to participate in or watch baseball.
- Offers a multi-generational playing experience, with parents having played there as children.
- **Extensive Fields:** Over 7 dedicated fields for various age groups.
Insider tips
- **Arrive Early for Parking:** Expect parking to be 'a nightmare,' so plan to arrive significantly early, especially on game days, to find a spot.
- **Prepare for Dugout Conditions:** If your child will be in the dugout, be aware of the wooden benches and potential for splinters; consider bringing a cushion or instructing children to be cautious.
- **Be Prepared for Odors:** If sensitive to strong smells, be aware that the facility is next to a wastewater treatment plant and often smells terrible. Consider bringing a mask or choosing times with favorable wind conditions.
Good to know before you go
- If you are sensitive to strong, unpleasant odors, as the stench of raw sewage is a frequent and significant complaint.
- If you expect recently updated or meticulously maintained sports facilities.
- If you have very young children who might be prone to splinters and plan to use the wooden dugout benches extensively without prior preparation.
- If you are on a tight schedule and cannot allocate extra time and patience for finding parking.
- Fields are not consistently in optimal shape, despite implied funding.
- Crowds
- While no explicit crowd levels are mentioned, the 'nightmare' parking suggests that the venue experiences significant crowds, particularly during games, likely on weekends or evenings.
- Value
- No specific pricing information is mentioned in the reviews. The value appears to be in providing widespread community access and extensive fields for youth sports, despite recurring concerns about facility condition and environmental odors.
- Food
- No specific food and drink policies mentioned in reviews.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- A specific safety concern noted is the risk of splinters from outdated wooden dugout benches. No other safety features or protocols are mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"This place has over 7 Fields. All ages from tee ball to the high school level. Mainly it’s designed for the children in the “Ocean Lakes” area. It’s been so great for us. Seeing how I used to play here as a young kid too. It’s been amazing for my children to play at the same park, just different fields as they go through their “baseball faze.”"
2 years ago
"These parks are relatively nice, I'm surprised that they're not in better shape considering the funding i'm sure VB little league receives. Also, with the fields being right beside a waste water treatment center makes it a real eyesore and every once in a while the stench of raw sewage creeps it's way across the fields. After all that's been said VB little league is definitely a great place for kids and adults of all ages to get together and enjoy America's past time."
4 years ago
"Smells terrible here from smells across the street. Plenty of fields but dugouts need updating. My kid gets splinters from the wooden dugouts benches everytime they play here"
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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