San Jose Little League Locked Out of Field Parking Lot

Evergreen Little League says access issues could pose safety risks for players and families

Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Evergreen Little League in San Jose, California says it has been locked out of the parking lot at its home field, LeyVa Middle School, raising concerns about access in case of a medical emergency. The league has tried to work with the school district to find a solution, but so far there has been no resolution after months of back-and-forth.

Why it matters

Access to the parking lot is crucial for the Little League, as it provides a way for players, coaches, and families to safely access the field. The locked gates could pose a serious safety risk if there is a medical emergency and emergency vehicles cannot easily reach the field.

The details

Evergreen Little League says the parking lot gate was locked after the school district found the gate left open one Saturday, leading to a break-in. The league has offered to pay for a lockbox that the district could control, but the district has also suggested the league pay $150 per hour to use the parking lot - a cost the volunteer-run organization cannot afford. The district says it is reviewing the matter, but the league says there has been no progress for months.

  • The parking lot gate issue started when the gate was left open one Saturday in the fall.
  • The league has been locked out of the parking lot during fall ball and spring tryouts.

The players

Evergreen Little League

A youth baseball league that plays its home games at LeyVa Middle School in San Jose, California.

Richard Ledeit

The president of Evergreen Little League.

Mark Milioto

A grandparent of a player in Evergreen Little League.

LeyVa Middle School

The school where Evergreen Little League plays its home games in San Jose.

San Jose Unified School District

The school district that oversees LeyVa Middle School and is responsible for the parking lot access issues.

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What they’re saying

“We're concerned for anybody – kids, adults. If there's a medical emergency, what do we do? We have to have the people have access.”

— Richard Ledeit, President, Evergreen Little League (nbcbayarea.com)

“It even might make some people say, 'I'm not going to go if they got a game at that field because I gotta walk so far in.' And I don't even know if the neighbors around like all the cars on weekends being in their neighborhood.”

— Mark Milioto, Grandparent, Evergreen Little League (nbcbayarea.com)

What’s next

The San Jose Unified School District says it is reviewing the matter and is in contact with the responsible parties, but the Evergreen Little League says there has been no progress for months. The league is hopeful the district will find a solution that allows safe access to the field's parking lot.

The takeaway

This issue highlights the importance of open communication and cooperation between youth sports organizations and local school districts to ensure the safety and accessibility of community sports facilities. The Evergreen Little League's struggle to find a resolution demonstrates the challenges volunteer-run organizations can face when working with larger bureaucratic institutions.