What to order, what to pack, and what every family needs to know before arriving at Cooperstown Dreams Park.
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3 Things to Handle Before Anything Else
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Order the Pants
White knicker pants are required for all games — they are not provided. Order at cdpshop.com: 2 pairs + 2 belts per set, starting at $56.
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Get a Small Lock
Players have lockers at the park. Standard combination locks are too large. Buy a small one before you leave home.
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Prepare Trading Pins
150+ pins recommended. Remove every pin from its plastic bag or wrapper before you travel — loose pins only for trading.
Shop Before You Go
What to Order
Required — Order Now
White Knicker Baseball Pants
cdpshop.com → "Team Baseball Pants"
Each set includes 2 pairs of white knicker-style pants (cut at the knee, elastic below the knee) and 2 game belts — one Scarlet, one Navy.
Price: Starting at $56.00/set. Volume discount at 11+ sets. Material: 100% polyester, double-knee construction, stain-release finish.
Note: Confirm with your team coordinator whether the team is placing a group order or each family orders individually.
Buy at the Park
Retail Center Items — No Pre-Order Needed
Available on-site throughout the week
Custom engraved bats and baseballs · Tournament roster t-shirts · Photo frames and prints · Souvenir guides · Additional trading pins
Two ATMs on-site: one at Baseball Village, one at the Family Pavilion. Major credit cards accepted at all food stations.
Before You Arrive
Park Rules & Policies
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No outside food or beverages — per NYS Department of Health, nothing except bottled water may be brought onto the grounds. All meals and snacks must be purchased on-site.
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No alcohol on the grounds at any time.
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No RVs or campers are permitted inside the park.
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No drones or aerial photography.
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All bags are subject to search upon entry.
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Personal recording permitted in spectator sections only — not from field-level areas.
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Free parking and free admission for all guests. CDP is a drive-in/drive-out facility — no overnight parking on grounds.
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Chairs with backs are available at all fields except Little Majors Stadium, which has bleachers.
A Cooperstown Tradition
Pin Trading
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150+ pins recommended. Players trade with players and families from all 104 teams throughout the week.
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Remove all pins from plastic bags and wrappers before traveling. Only loose pins are accepted for trading — this is required at the park.
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Scheduled trading sessions run daily at the Family Pavilion (players and siblings) and Baseball Village (team trading). See the full itinerary for exact session times each day.
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On arrival day (Day 1), the official Pin Trader — Commander Pete — exchanges a CDP pin with each team for their team pin at the Baseball Village.
August 11–17, 2026
Full Day-by-Day Schedule
Games, ceremonies, meals, pin trading, and check-out times.
Team jerseys, hats, or team belts — Dreams Park provides these as part of the official uniform package.
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Outside food or drinks of any kind, except bottled water.
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Drones or recording equipment for field-level use.
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Trading pins still in individual plastic bags or wrappers.
Addresses & Contact
Park Address
4550 State HWY 28 Milford, NY 13807
Ship Packages To
Cooperstown Dreams Park 4648 State HWY 28 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Include team name + coach name on every package
Phone
(607) 547-4061
On-Site at the Park
✓24-hour medical & first aid staff
✓24-hour security
✓Free admission + free parking
✓Uniform laundry service (schedule posted)
✓Snack shacks open through last game
✓Retail center (engraving, photos, gear)
✓Two ATMs on-site
✓Daily webcast of games & ceremonies
✓Pizza deal: buy 6 pies, get 7th free
Parking by Field
All lots free. No RVs or campers in park.
Lot AFields 1–10
Lot BFields 11–18
Lot CFields 15–22
Spectator Guide
For Parents at the Park
What Parents Should Bring
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Bottled water — the only outside item permitted on grounds
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Folding chair or stadium seat — most fields have chairs with backs, but a personal chair is useful for extended watching. Little Majors Stadium has bleachers only.
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Sunscreen and a hat — you'll be outside all day, every day
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Light jacket or sweatshirt for evenings — temperatures drop after sunset
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Credit card or cash — all snack shacks and the Retail Center accept major cards. Two ATMs on-site.
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Camera — personal recording is allowed from spectator sections. No drones.
Do Not Miss
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Opening Ceremony — Wednesday, Aug 12 at 9:30 am. Skills competitions and the full team parade. Be there early.
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Closing Ceremony & Hall of Fame Induction — Sunday, Aug 16 at 6:00 pm. Team lineup at 5:45 pm. This is a mandatory family moment — do not leave early.
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Fireworks — Sunday, Aug 16 at 9:00 pm, followed immediately by the Championship Game.
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Sing the National Anthem or "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" — parents and family members can sign up. Register with the head coach before Day 1.
Food & Drink
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Snack shacks in all six field zones — open daily through the end of the last game. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options available.
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Pizza deal: buy 6 whole pizzas, get a 7th free.
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Dining Pavilion (map: E) and Village Snack Shack (map: D) for full meals.
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No outside food or beverages except bottled water — per NYS Department of Health. Plan to eat on-site.
Logistics
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Free parking in all lots. Arrive knowing which lot corresponds to your player's field (Lot A: Fields 1–10, Lot B: 11–18, Lot C: 15–22). No RVs or campers in park.
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Daily webcast of ceremonies and games — watch from your hotel if needed.
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24-hour medical and first aid staff on-site. 24-hour security throughout the park.
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Players stay in on-site clubhouses — check-in is Day 1, check-out is Monday Aug 17, 6:00–9:00 am.
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Guest Services at both South Entrance (map: L) and North Entrance (map: O) for any questions at the park.