Salem, OR
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LOCATED ALONG THE TWISTING TURNS OF THE WILLAMETTE RIVER, OREGON’S CAPITAL CITY HAS PLENTY OF TRICKS UP ITS SLEEVE, REVEALING A TOURNAMENT-READY DESTINATION
Riverfront
Salem is located halfway between Portland to the north and Eugene to the south. It’s about a one-hour drive from either city on Interstate 5. To get to Salem from Portland Airport, follow I-205 south to its connection to I-5.
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FACILITY SPOTLIGHT
Oregon State Fair and Expo Center Multipurpose indoor, multipurpose outdoor
Spread across 185 acres, the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center presents a tremendous wealth of options for tournament planners. The Jackson-Long Building offers 48,000 square feet of indoor space to work with, ideal for hosting indoor sporting events as well as boat or RV shows. The Pavilion is a 5,000-seat arena with 30,504 square feet of floor space to work with, while the L.B. Day Amphitheater is the
go-to spot in town for outdoor concerts, with seating for 8,900.
Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex
Softball, baseball, soccer, running, fishing, boating Dubbed “Softball City, USA,” Salem’s crowning softball jewel is located within Wallace Marine Park. The softball complex features five natural, lit fields surrounded by shaded and grassy areas. Spectators will also appreciate seating for more than @SportsPlanGuide #SportsPG
