Metro Softball is a summer softball club based at Phyllis Reserve on Phyllis Street in Mount Albert, just behind Unitec. It has been part of the Metro Mount Albert Sports Club since 1957, when softball was added to the club's sports. The club is open to boys and girls of all ages and playing experience, and it describes itself as a family-friendly club that encourages inclusion and progression.
Children aged 4 to 7 can learn the basic skills of softball through play, and the club says the aim is to have fun and make friends. Metro Softball is a not-for-profit run by volunteers, and its committee is elected each year. Fees are set to cover basic sport costs, and most of the fee goes to the Auckland Softball Association for organised softball in Auckland. The club is affiliated with the association, which is linked to Softball New Zealand. The reserve is a large park with plenty of space to play. For a family in Mount Albert looking for a community summer sport for children, the club offers a set place to start.