Who We Are

North Central Little League (NCLL) serves families across Green Lake, Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Fremont, Wallingford, and Ballard—bringing baseball and softball opportunities to players of varied experience levels.

We focus on skill development, teamwork, inclusion, and community connection. Volunteer coaches and families create a positive environment where players learn the game, build confidence, and have fun.

Green Lake & Lower Woodland Fields

Lower Woodland’s athletic fields trace back to Guy C. Phinney’s original late‑1800s estate layout. After Seattle acquired the land in 1899, the Olmsted Brothers’ 1910 plan formalized expanded public athletic use.

Shoreline changes beginning in 1911 opened additional playable space. By 1913 a third field existed; later improvements—grandstands (1915), a shelter with dressing rooms (1929)—reflected growing recreational demand. Today’s configured baseball / softball diamonds sit on a legacy of more than a century of community sport.

Field Development Timeline

• Late 1880s– Two original private estate fields laid out by Guy C. Phinney
• 1899 – City of Seattle acquires the property (city archives)
• 1910 – Olmsted Brothers plan formalizes public athletic field expansion (Olmsted legacy)
• 1911 – Shoreline lowering & fill work begins (Green Lake history)
• 1913 – Third athletic field created
• 1915 – Second grandstand added
• 1929 – Shelter w/ dressing rooms built; upper field integrated into zoo
• Today – Multi‑diamond complex supporting youth baseball & softball