Youth Sports

Playing sports helps kids grow healthy and strong, sets them up for an active lifestyle in later years, benefits them mentally and physically, teaches them teamwork and sportsmanship, and gives them a fun outlet for their energy. 

Meridian Township offers a wide variety of youth sports for children to participate in!

Youth Sports Registration:

Registration will open on March 2, 2026. 

This program is designed to develop your child's coordination and spark their interest in sports. Activities introduced include track and field, soccer, t-ball, and football. 

  • Program sessions will start the last week of April
  • Registration will open on March 2, 2026.
  • Price is $55.00 and includes a T-shirt.  
  • Class size is limited. It is recommended to sign up early, as sessions fill up quickly.
  • There is parent participation at times during the program.
  • Program takes place at Central Park (5151 Marsh Road, behind the former Farmers' Market Pavilion).
  • Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray.

For more information, contact Mike Devlin at Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department at 517.853.4612 or devlin@meridian.mi.us.

Register online at meridian.recdesk.com.

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Program runs May through June.

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Baseball plays in the Mason Pony League and follows its age requirements.

The program runs from April through June.

Grades Offered:
  • K/1 Clinic
  • 2nd - 6th Grade Leagues

Program Dates:

  • K/1 clinic runs January through February
  • 2nd - 6th grade leagues run January through March

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Grades Offered:

  • K - 7th grade

Program Dates:

  • K - 7th-grade leagues run September through October

Meridian Township and Playmakers have partnered to offer this unique fitness opportunity for children in 3rd to 6th grade (the grade they are currently in).

Running Club members receive professional instruction in Good Form Running from Playmakers during seven training sessions, and the program concludes with a Fun Run Finale!

Our goal is to promote healthy, active lifestyles and help children get in shape for other sporting activities.

  • Days and Times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
  • Dates:
    • Spring Session (April 27 - May 20) 
    • Fall Session (September 7 - October 7)
  • Location: Nancy Moore Park (1960 Gaylord C Smith Ct, Haslett)
  • Price: $50

Register online at the Playmakers Registration Link  (Will open on March 1, 2026).

For questions, please contact Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Specialist, Mike Devlin, at 517.853.4612.

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Grades Offered:

  • K - 6th grade

Program Dates:

  • Fall and spring season
    • Fall season runs September through October
    • Spring season runs from April through May

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Grades Offered:

  • 1st - 4th grade

Program Dates:

  • Programs run May through June

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Softball plays in the Mason Pony League and follows its age requirements

The program runs from May through July.

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Grades Offered:

  • 5 and 6 year olds

Program Dates:

  • T-ball League runs May through June

Although we do not offer a t-ball program for Okemos students/residents, our friends at the Okemos Community Education do run a youth t-ball program for the Okemos Community.

For more information, contact Okemos Community Education at 517.349.2209.