Know Before You Go
Cooperstown Dreams Park
What to expect during the week — schedule, parent basics, and what makes this trip special.
Team uniform note: Dreams Park provides jerseys and hats. Our team order has already handled pants and belts, so do not buy or pack extra team uniform pieces unless a coach asks.
📅 Week at a Glance
| Day | Date | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tue Aug 11 | Check-in & registration 2:30–8:00 PM · Dinner & umpire orientation |
| Day 2 | Wed Aug 12 | Opening ceremony 9:30 AM · Skills competitions · Games at 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30 PM |
| Day 3 | Thu Aug 13 | Pool play — 5 game slots (9:00, 11:30 AM · 2:00, 4:30, 7:00 PM) |
| Day 4 | Fri Aug 14 | Pool play — 5 game slots · Tournament seeding meeting after final games |
| Day 5 | Sat Aug 15 | Single elimination begins — 5 game slots throughout the day |
| Day 6 | Sun Aug 16 | Sweet 16 (9 AM) · Elite 8 (12 PM) · Final 4 (3 PM) · Closing ceremony 6 PM · Championship & fireworks 9:15 PM |
| Day 7 | Mon Aug 17 | Team checkout 6:00–9:00 AM · Travel home |
All times subject to change and weather. Source: cooperstowndreamspark.com
👨👩👦 Parent Basics
- Parents stay offsite — hotel, cabin, or campground nearby
- Bring layers: warm days, cool evenings, pop-up rain
- Pin trading is a huge part of the experience — team pins are ordered, final count TBD, and sibling pins may need to be handled separately
- Opening ceremonies are "core memory" material — don't skip them
- Cash for small vendors onsite is useful
🌤️ Weather
August in Cooperstown: warm days (75–85°F), cool evenings, afternoon pop-up showers common. Always pack a rain layer.
Live Weather →🗺️ Dreams Park Map
🅿️ Parking
Fields 1–10 → Lot A
Fields 11–18 → Lot B
Fields 15–22 → Lot C
🍕 Food
E — Dining Pavilion
D — Village Snack Shack
Snack Shacks in all 6 zones
📍 Key Spots
F — Family Pavilion (pins)
G — Retail Center
K — Registration
P — Player Drop-Off
Address: 4550 State HWY 28, Milford, NY 13807 · Full Parent Guide →