Dear Families,
As we open registration for the upcoming baseball season, we want to share an important update regarding the structure of youth baseball in Duluth and how it affects our players and families moving forward.
Beginning this season, Lake Park Baseball has formally merged with Duluth 709 Baseball. This step reflects what has already existed in practice for many years: Lake Park has proudly served as a foundational youth baseball program, and Duluth 709 Baseball has provided the next level of opportunity as players grow and advance.
By merging, we are strengthening that pathway and creating a more unified, efficient, and sustainable baseball experience for families. Players who begin their baseball journey at Lake Park will continue to have a clear and consistent progression into Duluth 709 Baseball programming as they age. This alignment allows us to better coordinate coaching, development philosophy, scheduling, and long-term planning across all age levels.
Families should expect the same strong community values, commitment to player development, and volunteer-driven spirit that have long defined Lake Park Baseball—now supported within the broader Duluth 709 Baseball structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Lake Park Baseball merger change where my younger child plays baseball this season?
No. Younger players will continue to participate in age-appropriate, community-based programs just as they always have. The Lake Park facility will still be the home for Little Boppers, instructional minors and minors. The merger primarily strengthens long-term alignment and future progression into Duluth 709 Baseball.
Will Lake Park teams and traditions continue?
Yes. The values, community involvement, and volunteer spirit that families associate with Lake Park Baseball remain an important part of the program. The merger allows those traditions to continue within a stronger, unified structure.
Registration
When registration opens on January 1st, it will be housed on the duluth709baseball.com website. The same registration form will be used for all levels from Little Boppers through our 14-15 year old level. This should make family registrations much simpler than in the past. Any questions you have should be directed to duluth709baseball@gmail.com.
Thank you for being part of youth baseball in Duluth. We look forward to a great season ahead!
Sincerely,
Duluth 709 Baseball and former Lake Park Baseball Boards of Directors
2025 Volunteer Tracking
Here's a link which includes everything you need to know in order to track your volunteer hours this year. It includes the links for the instructional minors and minors tracking system where you'll enter your hours.
To sign up for concession stand timeslots, use this link. Concession stand volunteering counts towards your hours requirement. Minors and Instructional Minors families: After completing your shift, please also record your hours using the volunteer links that were emailed out and also found at the link above.
For general inquiries about Lake Park, please email us at lakeparkbaseball@gmail.com
Rain is always an issue in the summer. Games will be played in the rain as long as the field does not become unsafe. Any observed lightning, games will be halted. Wait a minimum of 30 minutes from the last observed lightning or thunder before resuming activities.
The league covers a large geographic area, the players and parents should never assume that because it is raining in their area, it is raining at the fields. Please assume the game will be played unless you are notified otherwise.
