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Junction Place Sportsplex

Junction Place Sportsplex

5620 Crawford St, Elmwood, LA 70123, USA

Overview

Category:Outdoor Sports for Kids
Location:New Orleans, LA

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Junction Place Sportsplex excels as an outdoor sports venue offering high-quality, personalized coaching for baseball camps, individualized lessons, and well-organized birthday parties. Their unique value lies in the genuinely friendly, responsive staff who prioritize children's happiness, enjoyment, and fundamental skill development, making it a 'sports gem' for growth and fun.

Key Highlights

  • Easy and smooth booking process for events like birthday parties.
  • Coaches are highly praised as 'great with kids,' providing 'micro instructions' to teach fundamentals.
  • Coach Brad is specifically highlighted for his effective coaching in baseball camps.
  • Staff is described as 'super friendly,' 'super responsive to all requests and questions,' and showing 'genuine concern for my son’s happiness and enjoyment'.
  • Individualized baseball lessons are available and highly enjoyed by children.
  • Summer camps are a hit, with children having 'a blast' and 'not only grown as a baseball player' but also developing overall.
  • Birthday parties are well-accommodated, even for 'so many kids,' and adults 'had a blast' too.
  • Facility is 'well maintained'.
  • Children learn sports techniques and practice multiple sports in camps/sessions.

Standout Features

  • Exceptional coaching and staff, noted for their positive interaction, attentiveness, and responsiveness.
  • Structured programs for skill development (baseball camps, individualized lessons).
  • Ability to host successful and engaging birthday parties for children and adults.
  • Emphasis on child's overall happiness and enjoyment during sports activities.
  • Well-maintained outdoor facility.

Perfect For

Perfect for elementary to pre-teen children (e.g., 8-year-olds) for birthday parties and sports camps/lessons.
Suitable for children old enough to engage in structured sports like baseball, learn techniques, and attend camps or private sessions.

Ideal For

Birthday parties for elementary-aged children (e.g., 8-year-olds) seeking an active, coach-led experience.
Children looking to develop baseball skills through camps or one-on-one individualized lessons.
Parents seeking a supportive and friendly environment where staff genuinely cares about their child's enjoyment and growth in sports.
Summer activity for kids who love sports and learning new techniques.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • If planning a birthday party, be assured the booking process is easy, coaches are great, and they accommodate many kids and adults.
  • For baseball-focused training, inquire about Coach Brad and individualized lessons for fundamental skill development.
  • Consider their summer camps for a fun and developmental experience where kids learn techniques across various sports.
  • Always check current weekend operating hours in advance, as they may be limited and cause inconvenience for some parents.

Things to Consider

  • Weekend operating hours are perceived as insufficient or inconvenient by at least one parent, who wishes they would change.

Price & Value

While no specific prices are mentioned, the overwhelmingly positive reviews highlighting great coaches, individualized attention, a well-maintained facility, and a focus on child's happiness suggest a high perceived value. One reviewer called it a 'sport’s gem,' implying good return on investment for the quality of experience provided.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accommodations for special needs or accessibility features were mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No specific food or drink policies were mentioned in the reviews, even for birthday parties.

🚗Parking Info

  • No specific information about parking availability or ease was mentioned in the reviews.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Birthday parties 'accommodated so many kids' suggesting capacity for groups, but no information on general crowd levels during camps, lessons, or open play times.

🛡️Safety Features

  • The facility is described as 'well maintained,' which indirectly implies a level of safety, but no specific safety protocols or features were explicitly mentioned in the reviews.

When to Avoid

  • If your primary time for sports activities is typically during expanded weekend hours, double-check their schedule, as one review indicates this is an area for improvement.

Pricing/Package/Events

Pricing & Packages

Baseball Basics - 6-Week Sessions

$150

Duration: 6 weeks (one 1-hour class per week)

Introduction to baseball fundamentals, skill development, confidence, and love for the game in a fun, age-appropriate way. Includes 45 minutes of batting cage access each week after class.

Includes:
  • Baseball fundamentals training
  • 45 minutes weekly batting cage access
Ages: 2-9 years

Baseball Basics - 8-Week Sessions

$175

Duration: 8 weeks (one 1-hour class per week)

Introduction to baseball fundamentals, skill development, confidence, and love for the game in a fun, age-appropriate way. Includes 45 minutes of batting cage access each week after class.

Includes:
  • Baseball fundamentals training
  • 45 minutes weekly batting cage access
Ages: 2-9 years

All Sports Camp - Weekly Full Day

$300

Duration: 1 week (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily)

Indoor all-sports camp for boys and girls to safely discover joy and growth through play. Includes instruction and game play in baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, specialty sports, and speed & agility.

Includes:
  • Sports instruction (baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer)
  • Specialty sports
  • Speed & agility component
Ages: 5-12 years

All Sports Camp - Daily Full Day

$70

Duration: 1 day (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

Indoor all-sports camp for boys and girls to safely discover joy and growth through play. Includes instruction and game play in baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, specialty sports, and speed & agility.

Includes:
  • Sports instruction (baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer)
  • Specialty sports
  • Speed & agility component
Ages: 5-12 years

All Sports Camp - Weekly Half Day

$180

Duration: 1 week (Morning 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or Afternoon 12:00 PM-3:00 PM daily)

Indoor all-sports camp for boys and girls to safely discover joy and growth through play. Includes instruction and game play in baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, specialty sports, and speed & agility.

Includes:
  • Sports instruction (baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer)
  • Specialty sports
  • Speed & agility component
Ages: 5-12 years

All Sports Camp - Daily Half Day

$40

Duration: 1 day (Morning 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or Afternoon 12:00 PM-3:00 PM)

Indoor all-sports camp for boys and girls to safely discover joy and growth through play. Includes instruction and game play in baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, specialty sports, and speed & agility.

Includes:
  • Sports instruction (baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer)
  • Specialty sports
  • Speed & agility component
Ages: 5-12 years

Birthday Party / Private Event

$349.99

Celebrate like a pro with no limits on guests. Only one party booked at a time to ensure exclusive use.

Includes:
  • No limits on guests
  • Exclusive party booking

One-Time Team Practice Rental

$200

Duration: 1 hour field, 45 minutes cages

Access to Indoor Field, Batting Cages, and Batting Tee stations.

Includes:
  • 1-hour Indoor Field access
  • 45-minutes access to (2) Batting Cages
  • (2) Batting Tee stations

Team Batting Cage Rental

$95/Hour

Duration: 1 hour

Access to batting cages and tee stations for team practice.

Includes:
  • Access to (2) Batting Cages
  • (2) Batting Tee Stations

Indoor Field Rental

$125/Hour

Duration: 1 hour

Access to the indoor field for practice or play.

Includes:
  • Indoor Field access

Individual Batting Cage Rental

$17/30 Minutes OR $22/Hour

Duration: 30 minutes or 1 hour

First-come/first-serve access to a batting cage.

Includes:
  • Access to balls, bats, helmets, batting tee

School Year Field Trip (Groups Less Than 75)

$11/Student

Duration: 2 hours

Sports and movement programming led by professional programmers for small to medium school groups or classes.

Includes:
  • 2 hours of sports & movement programming
  • Option to bring own food ($50 set-up and cleaning fee)

School Year Field Trip (Groups 76 or More)

$10/Student

Duration: 2 hours

Sports and movement programming led by professional programmers for large school groups or organizations.

Includes:
  • 2 hours of sports & movement programming
  • Option to bring own food ($100 set-up and cleaning fee)

Summer 2024 Field Trip (May 20 - Aug 16)

$550/time slot

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Two time blocks of fast-paced sports & movement oriented stations including obstacle courses, goofy games, batting cages, and speed & agility training.

Includes:
  • 1 hour 30 minutes of sports & movement oriented stations (obstacle courses, goofy games, batting cages, speed & agility training)

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

All Sports Holiday Camps

Throughout the year whenever school is out

Weekly: $300, Daily: $70, Half-Day Weekly: $180, Half-Day Daily: $40. Before Care: $35/week or $7/day. After Care: $60/week or $12/day. Lunch Plan: $45/week or pay cash daily. 3-Week Flex: $266.66/week.

Indoor all-sports camps similar to summer camp, designed to keep kids cool and dry during school holidays.

School Year Field Trips

September - May (booked in 2-hour blocks)

$11/student (groups < 75), $10/student (groups >= 76). Minimum 10 participants.

Customizable field trips with sports and movement programming for schools and organizations. Option to bring own food for an additional fee.

Birthday Parties & Private Events

Available upon request

$349.99/party

Exclusive facility booking for celebrations with no limits on guests.

Facility Rentals (Team Practice, Batting Cages, Field)

Available long term, weekly, or walk-ins. Peak months: September-November & January-June.

One-Time Team Practice: $200. Team Batting Cage: $95/Hour. Indoor Field: $125/Hour. Individual Cage: $17/30 mins or $22/Hour.

Rentals for team practice, batting cages, and indoor field for various sports.

🍎Food Policy

  • All Sports Camps: Lunches from home can be brought daily (no dietary restrictions at this time, but parents will be made aware if any are needed). Food for purchase is available as part of registration or cash can be brought daily.
  • Summer 2024 Field Trips: The facility WILL NOT be able to provide the option for groups to eat/purchase lunch as part of their visit.
  • School Year Field Trips: Option to bring your own food and eat lunch at the facility for a set-up and cleaning fee ($50 for groups < 75, $100 for groups >= 76).
  • Snack Bar available at the facility.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Climate-controlled indoor facility for comfort and protection from weather.
  • Coaches receive 200 hours of practical training with JPS Founder/CEO 'Coach' Josh Tolbert.
  • Focus on fundamentals and core guiding principles of movement for all sports.
  • Baseball Basics (Ages 4-9): Gloves required. Bats allowed but not required. NO CLEATS.
  • All Sports Camps: Athletic clothes and tennis shoes required. Reusable water bottle pre-filled required. Baseball gear (glove, bat, helmet) encouraged but not required daily.
  • Facility Rentals: NO CLEATS allowed on indoor field. Pitching machines are offered by the facility; outside pitching machines are not allowed.
  • Field Trips: Safety and experience are prioritized, with a meticulously designed 'Field Trip & Camp Day: Flow Plan' tested during holiday camp offerings.

📅Booking Policy

  • Online registration available for camps and classes.
  • In-person registration for camps available (text JPLEX Main Line 504-356-1812 to schedule, takes 10-15 minutes for first-time users).
  • Field Trip reservations require a non-refundable deposit of $300 to secure the date/time. Remaining fee due prior to or on the date of the trip.
  • If online payment is not possible for field trips, text JPLEX Mainline (504-356-1812) for assistance and a 5-business day hold on a desired date/time until deposit is received.
  • One-Time Team Practice Rentals: Check Calendar of Events or TEXT 504-356-1812 (text first, then call if needed).
  • Team Batting Cage Rental and Indoor Field Rentals: Reservation required.
  • Individual Cage Rentals: Available on a first-come/first-serve basis.
  • Weekly Team Practices are common and in-demand, filling up resources during peak months (Sept-Nov & Jan-June) with contracts agreed upon months in advance.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 15, 2025

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What People Say

What's Great

  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
  • Great for birthday parties (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Sarah Lustberg

Sarah Lustberg

3 months ago

Had my 8 year old’s birthday party here and it was GREAT! The easiest booking process, the coaches were great, they accommodated so many kids - even the adults had a blast! Highly recommend.

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H

a year ago

Took my son here for a baseball camp with Coach Brad. It was awesome! Coach is great with kids. He knows how to handle them and give them micro instructions while getting the fundamentals down.

Brandi Gaines

Brandi Gaines

3 years ago

I absolutely love Junction Place Sportsplex. All of the staff are super friendly. My son absolutely enjoys the individualized baseball lessons and has a blast at summer camp . My son has not only grown as a baseball player but it’s the overall genuine concern for my son’s happiness and enjoyment while playing the sport that i appreciate.. The staff are super responsive to all requests and questions. The facility is well maintained and so glad that we stumbled upon this sport’s gem.

Cinthia

Cinthia

3 years ago

Love this place. My child has attended multiple times to their camps and private sessions and I recommend them 💯. My child is so happy to be there and practice all the sports and be able to learn techniques. Awesome staff

Jamie Wall

Jamie Wall

a year ago

I love this place for my kid, she has so much fun, but they need to change the hours on the weekend. That is when kids are off the most

Contact Information

5620 Crawford St, Elmwood, LA 70123, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.9
Total Reviews33
Recent Reviews5