Athletic Fields & Tennis Courts
Mercer Island has a variety of grass and synthetic turf multi-use athletic fields serving resident and regional programming. The Parks and Recreation Department strives to maximize the use of all athletic field venues, while preserving the park assets. Field allocation prioritizes in-season sports, on-Island users, and recreation-based youth programs.
All City field usage is scheduled though the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department. Please view the documents at the bottom of the page for reservation guide, fees and application.
For new requests, fill out your Field Use Request Form
- We are now accepting Field Use Requests for the months of December - February.
- Priority Spring/Summer applications begins January 1st - January 14th.
*Need a turf field? Reserve now through end of February and take advantage of the Winter Web Special at just $49/hr. CLICK HERE to view availability and begin the reservation process.
- Lights are included.
- No field prep.
- Field as is.
- If you do not already have an account with us through the PerfectMind system, you will be prompted to create one prior to making payment.
2024 Fee Schedule found HERE
Ball-field Condition Hotline: 206.275.7894
The Parks Maintenance Team maintains the field condition hot-line to let field users know when the fields have been closed due to weather. It is updated every day during the spring season - weekdays by 2:00 pm and weekends by 7:00 am.
Contact the Rentals Team at rentals@mercerisland.gov or 206-275-7609 with further questions.
Spring / Summer
Spring season begins March 1. Baseball, softball and lacrosse are prioritized for field allocation. Summer seasons begins mid-June; baseball, softball and summer camps are prioritized for allocation.
Fall
Fall season begins the last week in August and runs through November. Soccer and football are prioritized for field allocation. Baseball and softball fields are modified for fall sports; there is limited availability of softball or baseball fields to reserve or utilize during this season.
Note: All grass fields are closed to play from the third week in November through March 1.
Winter
The only fields open for use during this time are synthetic turf fields at: the South Mercer Play Fields, Islander Middle School and the Island Crest Park north field.
Tennis Courts
- Tennis instruction requires court reservations, available at Aubrey Davis & Homestead Courts, one designated court per facility.
- See Tennis Court Rental Guidelines at the bottom of the page for further information.