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Partnerships – Leveling the Playing Field

Where to Donate Sports Equipment

We have partnered with Leveling the Playing Field to host donation bins in a few parks.
They put your used sports equipment in the hands of those who need it so every kid gets a chance to play.

Donation Bin Locations:


What types of equipment does LPF accept?

Please use your best judgment on the condition of equipment before donating. If you wouldn’t trust your kid using/wearing it, neither will we!
Tax-deductible receipts are available upon request.

We are delighted to accept:

Football

  • Cleats
  • Flag Football Belts
  • Footballs
  • Gloves
  • Kicking Tees
  • Mini Footballs
  • Pads
  • Helmets (5 years old or less)

Golf

  • Bags
  • Balls
  • Clubs

Lacrosse

  • Balls
  • Fiddle Sticks (plastic)
  • Goals
  • Goggles
  • Gloves
  • Helmets
  • Pads
  • Sticks (any type/size)

Basketball

  • Basketballs
  • Basketball Shoes
  • Mini Basketballs

Hockey

  • Bags
  • Fiddle Sticks (plastic)
  • Gloves
  • Goalie Equipment
  • Helmets
  • Hockey Pucks
  • Pads
  • Shorts/Pants
  • Skates
  • Socks
  • Sticks (any type/size)

Soccer

  • Soccer Balls
  • Cleats
  • Goalie Gloves
  • Goals
  • Shin Guards
  • Socks

Field Hockey

  • Balls
  • Googles
  • Sticks

Baseball/Softball

  • Aluminum/Wood Bats
  • Bags
  • Bases (rubber & soft)
  • Baseballs
  • Catchers Gear
  • Cleats
  • Gloves (batting & fielding)
  • Helmets (5 years old or newer)
  • Pants
  • Pitching/Batting Nets
  • Pitching Machines
  • Softballs
  • Softie Balls
  • T-Ball Sets
  • Umpire Gear
  • Whiffle Balls
  • Whiffle Bats

Playground/Fitness/Misc.

  • Agility Equipment
  • Bicycles (5 years old or less)
  • Ball Pumps
  • Boxing/Karate Pads
  • Cones
  • First Aid Kits
  • Free Weights
  • Frisbees
  • Gymnastics Equipment
  • Hula Hoops
  • Jump Ropes
  • Kickballs
  • Mouth Guards (still in package)
  • Pinnies
  • Playground Balls
  • Resistance Bands
  • Roller Skates (5 years old or less)
  • Swim Equipment
  • Weighted Plates
  • Whistles
  • Yoga/Fitness Mats

Racquet Sports

  • Ball Hoppers
  • Tennis Balls
  • Tennis Racquet Covers
  • Tennis Racquets
  • Badminton Sets
  • Racquetball Sets
  • Squash Sets

Volleyball

  • Knee Pads
  • Nets
  • Volleyballs

What types of equipment does LPF NOT accept?

We are sorry we cannot accept:

  • Bicycle Helmets
  • Bicycle/Skateboard Elbow/Knee Pads
  • Clothing (except full sets of uniforms)
  • Croquet Sets
  • Fishing Gear
  • Football Helmets (must be certified or capable or recertification)
  • Hats
  • Partial sets of uniforms
  • Ping Pong Equipment
  • Protective Cups/Jock Straps
  • Racquetball Equipment
  • Running/Athletic Shoes (we only take cleats)
  • Scooters
  • Trophies