Check and see if there is a local chapter of the AMA, the Academy of Model Aeronautics. They might have a flight field close to where you live. For info check their webpage. Just search "academy of model aeronautics".
Maybe through the forum.FlightTest.com site you can hook up with some local enthusiasts.
There is an app called Air Aware. Pilot Institute, Aloft, B4UFLY(I think FAA) collaboration that provides real time info on where you can fly. Locally I just fly on private property (mine and a neighbor's) with the owner's permission. So far, no restrictions for flying at local sports fields if no organized activities are happening. Nice place to learn. Grassy fields that are mowed make for soft crashing and easy finding of a downed Neo. Plus minimal obstacles to hit. Easy to survey for those obstacles. Most of our county forestry land is open to "drones". Most the land around here is county forestry, National Forests, or National Park lands. NO go over national park, state parks, wildlife areas....
