Octagon Pony Baseball Field

Because my softball team and I are crazy, we played our first game of the season here last Friday when the temperatures were hovering around 40 degrees (conditions which are more conducive to an NHL Winter Classic). So, take note: if you have a game on Roosevelt Island in April, it will be much colder than you think, bring a hat and gloves!
Pony Field is one of three softball/​baseball fields on Roosevelt Island and the farthest to get to. Hoof it on foot through the Soviet-​era Russia-​esque buildings «downtown,» or take the bus for .25 cents. I’m not sure about parking around the field, as I think most may be by permit only.
This field is pretty decent as far as fields go. It used to be one of the most run down (read: weeds) and neglected fields on the island, but within the past few years it has been resurrected. There are new dugouts for players and aluminum tiered benches for fans. The infield is a sandy-​dirt mixture and the outfield is fairly even and maintained. There are also nearby bathrooms, which are, ah, best described as «meh.»
One thing that RI has going for it are the spectacular NYC skyline views and sunsets… which, after taking in, makes the long F train ride back to Brooklyn pretty okay in my book.
*You need a permit to play here, $ 45/​hr, community or $ 100/​hr, private.