Coed softball is a cherished tradition in St. Louis. Once the weather’s warm enough, young adults (and sometimes not-so-young adults) take to the ball fields on evenings after work, or Sunday afternoons. Some softball leagues are fairly competitive, but most exist for more social reasons. They’re a chance to be with friends, have some laughs, and of course, go out for a bite or drink afterwards.

Finding a softball league can be a bit daunting, as many leagues recruit teams successfully just by word-of-mouth.

So if you’re looking to field a team, but aren’t sure where to play, here’s a list of some of the more popular coed slow-pitch softball leagues in the greater St. Louis region.

Metro St. Louis Amateur Softball Association
Single game leagues, played at four parks in South St. Louis. Parks include Tilles, Lindenwood, Francis and Willmore.
Number of Games: All coed leagues play ten regular season games. At the end of the summer season, all teams are also eligible for city-wide playoffs.
Day and Time of Games: Leagues are available for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evenings. Games are played from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Lighted Fields: No
Skill Level: Recreational
Registration Period for New Teams: March 5 - April 3, 2010
Season Begins: Games begin April 19, 2010.
Fees: $385 per team. Friday league is $395.
Contact Information: 314-429-7577 or stlasa01@sbcglobal.net.

The St. Louis Softball League
Single or double-header leagues, played at Forest Park or at several South City parks including Arsenal, Berra, Carondelet, Lindenwood, Lyon, Tilles and Willmore parks.

Number of Games: Single or double-header leagues, played at Forest Park or at several South City parks including Arsenal, Berra, Carondelet, Lindenwood, Lyon, Tilles and Willmore parks.
Day and Time of Games: Non-lighted fields and Sunday league games start hourly from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.Lighted field league games start on the half-hour, from 6:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m.
Lighted Fields: Some
Skill Level: Competitive and Recreational leagues available.
Registration Period for New Teams: Through March 19, 2010
Season Begins: Games begin April 11, 2010.
Fees: Prices vary by field: Twelve game leagues range from $375 per team for non-lighted fields to $440 per team for lighted fields. Twenty four game leagues range from $690 per team for non-lighted fields to $820 per team for lighted fields.
Contact Information: 314-289-5300

St. Louis Sports Monster Softball
Single game leagues offered at two locations: Field #5 at Jefferson Barracks, off Cy Road, or at the JCCA in Creve Coeur, near the intersection of Lindbergh & Olive Boulevards. Leagues are open to full teams, partial teams or individuals (looking to be placed on a team).
Number of Games: Regular season lasts seven weeks, followed by two weeks of a single elimination playoff tournament. All teams make the playoffs.
Day and Time of Games: Creve Coeur league plays on Sunday and Monday evenings, with games starting hourly from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. Jefferson Barracks league plays on Wednesdays, with games starting hourly beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Skill Level: Creve Coeur league: Yes. Jefferson Barracks league: No.
Skill Level: Recreational
Registration Period for New Teams: Through March 5, 2010
Season Begins: Creve Coeur games begin March 28, 2010. Jefferson Barracks games begin April 7, 2010.
Fees: Creve Coeur: $400 per team, plus $10 per player. Jefferson Barracks: $325 per team, plus $10 per player.
Contact Information: Nick, 314-863-5635 or nick@sportsmonster.net.

City of Webster Groves, Missouri
Single game, recreational league played at Blackburn Park. Located at the corner of Edgar and E. Jackson Roads.
Number of Games: Nine game schedule, plus a single-elimination playoff for the top teams.
Day and Time of Games: Nine game schedule, plus a single-elimination playoff for the top teams.
Lighted Fields: Yes
Skill Level: Recreational
Registration Period for New Teams: March 1, 2010
Season Begins: April 11, 2010
Fees: $370 per team
Contact Information: Kevin O’Brien, 314-963-5686 or webstersoftball@gmail.com.

City of Florissant, Missouri
Single or double-header league, played at St. Ferdinand Park. Located north of the intersection of Lindbergh Blvd. and Patterson Rd.
Number of Games: Ten week schedule, including a week for playoffs (all team eligible to play a playoff game).
Day and Time of Games: Mondays and Fridays, games held hourly from 6:20 p.m.
Lighted Fields: Yes
Skill Level: Recreational and Intermediate leagues available.
Registration Period for New Teams: March 1, 2010
Season Begins: April 23, 2010
Fees: Single Games - $250 per team for residents, $300 for non-residents. Double-headers - $500 per team for residents, $600 for non-residents.
Contact Information: Brendan Kane, 314-839-7669 x 7258 or bkane@florissantmo.com.

City of Chesterfield, Missouri
Single game league, played at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, 17925 North Outer 40 Road.
Number of Games: Eight games guaranteed
Day and Time of Games: Mondays, games held hourly from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Lighted Fields: Yes
Skill Level: Recreational
Registration Period for New Teams: February 22 - March 5, 2010
Season Begins: April 5, 2010
Fees: $370 per team for residents, $460 for non-residents.
Contact Information: 636-812-9500 or parkasndrec@chesterfield.mo.us.

City of Brentwood, Missouri
Single game league, played at Brentwood Park, 9100 Russell Avenue.
Number of Games: 12 games, with playoffs for top two teams of each league.
Day and Time of Games: Mondays, games held hourly from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Lighted Fields: Yes
Skill Level: Recreational
Registration Period for New Teams: February 16 - March 16, 2010
Season Begins: April 5, 2010
Fees: $465 per team.
Contact Information: Tracey Whitaker, 314-963-8635 or twhitaker@brentwoodmo.org.