Where It Was Filmed
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The movie was filmed entirely in and around Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Specific filming locations included:
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The Sandlot field – built in a vacant lot in the Glendale neighborhood of Salt Lake City.
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The swimming pool scene – filmed at Lorraine Street Pool in Ogden, Utah.
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The treehouse and neighborhood scenes – shot in residential areas of Salt Lake City.
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The carnival scene – filmed at a local fairground in the area.
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When It Was Filmed
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Filming took place during the summer of 1992, mostly from July through September.
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The movie was released the following year, on April 7, 1993.
How Long Filming Took
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The main production lasted about 42 days (6 weeks).
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Some additional pickup shots and editing work continued into early 1993.
How It Was Filmed
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The film was shot on 35mm film, giving it that warm, nostalgic 1960s feel.
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The crew built the sandlot diamond and the surrounding neighborhood set almost from scratch to capture that classic suburban vibe.
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Because the cast was mostly kids, the filmmakers had to work around limited shooting hours per day (child labor laws meant no more than about 9 hours total, including school tutoring time).
Bonus Fact:
The crew faced intense summer heat in Utah — temperatures often topped 100°F (38°C), especially during the baseball and chase scenes, which made filming a sweaty challenge for the young cast.