Get into the swing of things before baseball season starts! South Suburban Parks and Recreation's batting cages at Cornerstone Park (Belleview and Windermere in Englewood) are scheduled to open Saturday, February 23, weather permitting. Choose from nine different machines with various speeds for baseball and softball. $1.50 gets visitors 16 pitches and District residents receive the same number of pitches for only $1.25! Additional discount cards and team rates are available by calling 303-797-3796. Spring hours are Monday-Friday, 4-8 pm and Saturday and Sunday 12-8 pm.

Cornerstone Park also offers a super playground for youngsters, an inline skating rink, a skate park, basketball courts and a miniature golf course for the entire family's enjoyment. Colorado Journey mini-golf is scheduled to open Saturday, March 8, weather permitting. For more information visit www.sspr.org or call 303-734-1773.