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703-324-8700
TTY 711

parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035

Kirk Kincannon,
Executive Director

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Braddock Park Batting Cages

NOTICE: Braddock Park Batting Cages closed for the rest of the season.

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13241 Braddock Rd, Clifton                                                                                               703-543-2251

Warm up for your next game, practice your swing, or have fun with friends. The Braddock Park Batting Cages have nine lighted cages. Choose slow pitch softball, or take a crack at baseballs instead featuring a variety of tough speeds.

April 6, 2019 - June 12, 2019

Days Times
Monday - Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

June 14, 2019 - August 25, 2019

Days Times
Monday - Friday Noon to 9 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

August 26, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Days Times
Monday - Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Cage Information

Cage # Type Speed
1 Slow Softball Lob
2 Slow Softball Lob
3 Very Slow Baseball Mid 40's
4 Slow Baseball Mid 50's
5 Medium Baseball Mid 60's
6 Fast Baseball/Softball Mid 70's
7 Slow Softball Lob
8 Slow Softball Lob
9 Slow Softball Lob

Prices

Tokens (18 Pitches per Token)
Number of Tokens Fee
2 Tokens $5
5 Tokens $10
12 Tokens $20
Cage Rental
Number of Tokens Fee
150 Pitches $14
30 Minutes $24
1 Hour $44

 

Rules

  1. All patrons must pay the appropriate fee.
  2. To reduce the possibility of injury from stray balls, patrons must not cross the warning line at the end of a batting station at any time.
  3. Batters MUST wear helmets with face mask protection at all times.
  4. If machines are pitching out of the strike zone immediately alert the attendant.
  5. Only one person in the batting cages at a time during play. No coaches allowed in cage during game play.
  6. No switch hitting during game.
  7. Batters must wear shoes. (No Baseball-Softball Cleats)
  8. No person under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is permitted to use the batting cages.
  9. Report all accidents immediately.
  10. These pitching machines throw both balls and strikes. Players should “Be Alert” at all times.
  11. Do not stand on home plate and do not cross Yellow Line.
  12. Watch for balls rolling under feet.
  13. No one under the age of 16 is allowed to use cages throwing the effective speed of 70 - 75 Mph.
  14. An adult must accompany all batting cage players under the age of 10.
  15. No one under the age of 6 years old is permitted to use the batting cages.
  16. Close gates at all times when entering or exiting the cages.
  17. No practice swings outside of cages.
  18. During or after the game, do not pick up balls from ground. Do not throw balls back at pitching machines.
  19. No pets of any kind are permitted in the batting cage.
  20. In the event of an electrical storm, the batting cage must be vacated immediately.
  21. Profanity and abusive language or behavior is prohibited.
  22. Conduct that may endanger the welfare of any person is prohibited.
  23. Patrons assume the risk of any injury resulting from use of the batting cage.
  24. The Fairfax County Park Authority assumes no responsibility for personal property
  25. The Batting cages are to be used in a manner providing for the safety and enjoyment of all. Failure to abide by these rules may result in violators being ejected from the park.
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