North Central Little League

History of NCLL and it's Fields About NCLL | History & Cloverleaf Story About North Central Little League North Central is rooted in the Cloverleaf, the neighborhoods of north Seattle, and the volunteers who keep kids playing from Tee to Teen. This page walks through the places, people, and symbols that shape our league. The Cloverleaf Lower Woodland’s Cloverleaf is more than a cluster of diamonds—it’s where families crowd the bleachers, coaches pour in hours, and the season’s soundtrack carries across the park. As players grow, the fields grow with them. League badge Primary clover mark That connection inspired the spring 2025 brand refresh, which introduced the new clover mark and updated badge. When you spot the clover on gear or uniforms, it’s a piece of the Lower Woodland home fields traveling with you. See the full breakdown on our logo refresh page . Who We Are North Central Little League (NCLL) serves families across Green Lake, Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Fremont, Wallingford, and Ballard—offering baseball and softball opportunities for players at every experience level. We emphasize skill growth, teamwork, inclusion, and community connection. Volunteer coaches and families create a supportive environment where players learn the game, gain confidence, and simply enjoy being part of a team. Green Lake, Lower Woodland, and Partner Fields Lower Woodland’s athletic fields trace back to Guy C. Phinney’s late-1800s estate layout. After Seattle acquired the land in 1899, the Olmsted Brothers’ 1910 plan formalized the park’s expanded athletic use. Greenlake shoreline changes beginning in 1911 opened additional playable space, and by 1913 a third field was in place. Later additions—including grandstands (1915) and a shelter with dressing rooms (1929)—show how quickly the community embraced the grounds. Today’s baseball and softball diamonds rest on more than a century of neighborhood sport; you can explore the complex on Google Maps . × × × × × × × × × × Upper Woodland Park (1913, Don Sherwood Collection) — early view of the Upper Woodland where our little Tballer's play today. Upper Woodland Park (1913, Don Sherwood Collection) — another look at the early Upper park layout. Lower Woodland Field 6 (June 1, 1970, Parks & Rec Photographs) — grandstand and field looking much like today. Lower Woodland Field 6 (1970, Parks & Rec Photographs) — companion view highlighting the Cloverleaf layout. Lower Woodland Field 6 (1972) — outfield perspective with the grandstand much like families see it today. Lower Woodland soccer (circa 1974–1980, Parks & Rec Photographs) — the dirt soccer field at Lower Woodland had exactly one day a year the dirt was playable. Lower Woodland soccer (1970, Forward Thrust Collection) — Jefferson Development plans overlaid on the familiar fields. Bitter Lake Playfield (1961) — before Parks purchased part of Playland; track and grounds still visible. Bitter Lake Playfield (today) — the same community field as it looks now. B.F. Day