Hamlin Park wiffle ball tournament to benefit Jack Burke Scholarship Fund

Hamlin Park and the Hamlin Park Jr Board are turning Wiffle Ball into a fundraiser, with a tournament set for Aug. 23, 2026 in Chicago to benefit the Jack Burke Scholarship Fund. Registration is open, giving players a short runway from the Aug. 9 announcement to get a team together and get on the field.

The charity angle is the key here. The Jack Burke Scholarship Fund is the named beneficiary, and the Hamlin Park Baseball Association also has a dedicated page for the fund on its website, underscoring that this is part of a broader scholarship effort rather than a one-off summer pickup event. That makes the tournament a direct way for players and families to turn an afternoon of Wiffle Ball into money that supports education.

The Hamlin Park Jr Board’s role gives the event a youth-side edge, connecting the tournament to the next wave of park baseball and the families around it. The same announcement appears on the Hamlin Park Baseball Association’s Facebook page and on its Instagram account, widening the reach beyond the park regulars who already know Hamlin as a summer baseball hub.

For Wiffle Ball followers, the draw is the combination of easy entry and a clear cause. Hamlin Park has put a date on the calendar, tied the event to the Jack Burke Scholarship Fund, and opened registration with just enough time for word to spread before first pitch. In a season packed with backyard games and park tournaments, this one stands out because the final score matters less than the dollars it sends back to the scholarship fund.