Where to Play Baseball & Softball South Region

SOUTH

America’s South is renowned for its rich culture, warm hospitality and amazing food, but did you know that it’s also home to incredible baseball and softball facilities and ballparks? Enjoy everything the South has to offer, from sun and sand in Florida to stunning mountain backdrops in North Carolina and more.

Burns Park, in North Little Rock, AR, has seven lighted baseball fields, all of which include scoreboards, fence caps and windscreens, enclosed and covered dugouts and warning tracks.

Photo courtesy of City of North Little Rock Parks and Recreation

11 multi-purpose fields.

Lighting on every pitch.

Multi-purpose stadium with 3,500 seats.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

If you’re looking to host your next sporting event, then look no further than Central Florida’s Lake Myrtle Sports Park. Across 250+ acres, this expansive complex is home to nine collegiate-sized baseball fields, multi-purpose fields, and one championship soccer stadium able to seat 3,500 spectators. And now, it’s also home to the new Championship Lake, tailor-made for water sports.

Several fields are multi-purpose and can host other sports as well. The just-opened Championship Lake is ready to host barefoot skiing, water ski, wakeboarding, and other exciting water sports, and even has a section just for spectators so they don’t miss a second of the action. To book your next sporting event at this state-of-the-art complex, go to VisitCentralFloridaSports.com .

SOUTH REGION

ALABAMA

Gulf Shores Sportsplex

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL

This multifaceted 100-acre sports complex offers sports recreation for youth and adults. Its 5-Plex in particular is a group of five 300’ baseball/softball fields that encircle an elevated, indoor press box and officials area. The pentagonal shape is perfect for multi-team tournaments, having hosted USSSA World Series baseball tournaments among many others.

ALABAMA

Orange Beach Sportsplex

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL

Located about 15 minutes from the Gulf Shores Sportsplex is Orange Beach Sportsplex, offering guests ample opportunities for softball and baseball tournaments and events. In total, the venue has nine baseball/ softball fields for multiple age groups.

ALABAMA

Toyota Field

Huntsville-Madison, AL

Home to the Rocket City Trash Pandas, one of the most popular nicknames in professional baseball, Toyota Field is a relatively new stadium featuring a capacity of 7,000+, with skyboxes, concourselevel suites and meeting space for groups of up to 300.

▸ www.gulfshores.com/sports

Michelle Russ, STS, 251-974-4631, mruss@gulfshores.com

ARKANSAS

Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex Jonesboro, AR

Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex is home to 14 stunning baseball fields. Right off Interstate 555, the complex’s baseball fields accommodate athletes from 7U to 14U leagues. Ten of the 14 fields have turf infields and manicured grass outfields. The complex also has its own batting cages. Spectators can enjoy watching all the games in designated picnic areas around the complex with four full-function concession stands.

▸ jonesboro.org

Danny Kapales, 870-933-4604, dkapales@jonesboro.org

▸ www.gulfshores.com/sports

Michelle Russ, STS, 251-974-4631, mruss@gulfshores.com

ARKANSAS

Southside Softball Complex Jonesboro, AR

Southside Softball Complex hosts the Mountain Dew Grand Slam Classic, the oldest youth tournament in the state of Arkansas. The complex has six batting cages and 10 lit softball fields that are split between four pavilions. Southside also has two large and fully equipped concession stands for athletes and spectators to enjoy food at the ballpark.

▸ www.huntsville.org

Joel Lamp, 256-551-2334, jlamp@huntsville.org

ARKANSAS

Burns Park Baseball Complex North Little Rock, AR

Burns Park has seven lighted baseball fields, all of which include scoreboards, fence caps and windscreens, enclosed and covered dugouts and warning tracks. The concession building is climate controlled with a locker room and showers. Sitting on 1,700 acres, Arkansas’ largest urban municipal park is also home to three-mile hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, a seasonal amusement park, plenty of scenic beauty and more.

▸ jonesboro.org

Danny Kapales, 870-933-4604, dkapales@jonesboro.org

▸ northlittlerock.org

Erica Warden, 501-404-0192, erica@northlittlerock.org

ARKANSAS

Taylor Field Baseball Stadium Pine Bluff, AR

This regulation-sized baseball field features a U-shaped grandstand that holds 1,800 seats behind home plate. The stadium was constructed in 1939 and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. It seats 2,400 and reaches 315 ft to the right and left field foul poles, 360 ft in left center field, and 390 ft to the deep corner in center field.

ARKANSAS

Rogers Regional/Veterans Memorial/ Northwest Parks • Rogers, AR

Rogers has three great parks that are close to one other for any size baseball/ softball tournaments and events. Rogers Regional Sports Park features six fields, a water fountain in every dugout and a designated warm-up area for each team along with a central concession stand. Veterans Memorial Park features two baseball fields and two softball fields with amenities including grills, pavilions, picnic tables and a pond. Northwest Park will wrap up construction for the upcoming season, which will feature eight fields total.

“Taylor Field Baseball Stadium features a U-shaped grandstand that holds 1,800 seats behind home plate. The stadium was constructed in 1939 and is listed on the National Register of Historic places.”

▸ www.explorepinebluff.com

Sheri Storie, 870-534-2121, sstorie@explorepinebluff.com

ARKANSAS

Pleasant View Park, Shiloh Park and M.J. Hickey Park • Russellville, AR

Pleasant View Park and Shiloh Park have 6 softball fields with covered pavilions, restrooms and a dog park.

The 7-field M.J. Hickey Park baseball complex has 3-lighted pavilions, restrooms, picnic tables and a 50-meter municipal swimming pool. The baseball and softball fields all feature benches, barbeque grills and picnic tables so fans can eat heartily while enjoying the action.

▸ discoverrussellville.org

Christie Graham, 479-967-1762, cgraham@discoverrussellville.org

▸ www.rogerslowell.com

Luke Wiggins, 479-619-3191, luke@rogerslowell.com

ARKANSAS

C.L. “Charlie” and Willie George Park Springdale, AR

This park features several amenities including four artificial turf baseball fields with concessions and four batting cages, a dog park, a paved walking trail, two pavilions, play structures and a splash pad that’s open daily.

Ed Worrell Memorial Baseball Park Texarkana, AR

Ed Worrell Park in Texarkana has 115 acres of recreational land area with amenities including seven lighted baseball fields, running/jogging trails, parking, restrooms and two concession stands. It features concessions, off-street parking and is located near the Texarkana Regional Airport.

▸ explorespringdale.com

Wesley Oliver, 479-927-6413, wesley@chamber.springdale.com

▸ texarkanaparks.recdesk.com

Adam Dalby, 870-779-4943, Adam.Dalby@txkusa.org

ARKANSAS

SOUTH REGION

ARKANSAS

Ermer Dansby Pondexter Sports Complex • Texarkana, AR

This complex is home to five fields, four of which are lighted, a walking trail, playground, a huge pavilion, concession stand, air-conditioned bathrooms, plenty of shade for a picnic and lots of parking. Digital scoreboards are courtesy of Youth Scoreboards of Arkansas.

FLORIDA

Jackie Robinson Baseball Park

Daytona Beach, FL

Jackie Robinson Baseball Park is home to the area’s minor-league baseball team, the Daytona Tortugas, a Cincinnati Reds affiliated team. The historic baseball park, which has a capacity of approximately 4,200, is the site where ground-breaking African American baseball player Jackie Robinson played in the first integrated Major League Baseball spring training game in 1946. The ballpark features a statue of Robinson, historical markers and a museum.

FLORIDA

Ormond Beach Sports Complex

Daytona Beach, FL

The Ormond Beach Sports Complex, as well as the Nova Community Park, has 25 fields, many of which are used for multiple sporting events. Currently, there are four T-ball fields, four full-sized baseball fields and five full-sized softball fields, These complexes host professional, national, regional, college and high school competitive and recreational events. The softball and baseball fields are designed for the many age groups which utilize them yearly.

▸ texarkanaparks.recdesk.com

Adam Dalby, 870-779-4943, Adam.Dalby@txkusa.org

▸ www.daytonabeach.com/sports

Brandon Little, 386-255-0415, blittle@daytonabeach.com

▸ www.daytonabeach.com/sports

Brandon Little, 386-255-0415, blittle@daytonabeach.com

FLORIDA

Champions Park

Gainesville, FL

If you’re looking for a premier baseball or softball facility to host your next tournament, Champions Park is tough to beat. Located in nearby Newberry, this park features 16 fields which can accommodate youth baseball and any level of fast pitch softball. All fields are lighted along with scoreboards, covered and enclosed dugouts and have stateof-the-art A-Turf infields to limit the chance of rainouts.

▸ www.gainesvillesportscommission.com

Joleen Cacciatore Miller, 352-338-9300, jcacciatore@gainesvillesportscommission.com

FLORIDA

Legacy Park

Gainesville, FL

Legacy Park is a major hub for sports tournaments, including the Babe Ruth Softball World Series. The 100-acre facility was awarded the Florida Sports Foundation MidMarket Venue of the Year Award in 2019. Teams will have access to five baseball and softball fields equipped with lighting. The Championship softball field offers an air-conditioned press box and seating for up to 2,500 spectators. Guests can also enjoy the brand-new amphitheater.

▸ www.gainesvillesportscommission.com

Joleen Cacciatore Miller, 352-338-9300, jcacciatore@gainesvillesportscommission.com

FLORIDA

Easton Newberry Sports Complex

Gainesville, FL

This complex features 100 acres of multi-recreational use and archeryspecific property. For baseball and softball, there are two youth fields with 220 ft. outfield fences and two regulation-sized baseball fields with 340 ft. center field fences. All fields are lighted.

The Rotary Sportsplex in Ocala-Marion County provides dynamic opportunities with eight youth baseball fields, three high school baseball fields, six softball fields and 12 batting cages (covered and uncovered).

▸ www.gainesvillesportscommission.com

Joleen Cacciatore Miller, 352-338-9300, jcacciatore@gainesvillesportscommission.com

FLORIDA

Ocala Regional Sportsplex

Ocala-Marion County, FL

This 80-acre facility is located on the west side of Ocala and offers five 300-foot lighted softball fields. Portable fencing is available to convert all fields to 200-foot fences. Picnic areas with tables and lit sidewalks and trails create a safe and enjoyable experience.

FLORIDA

Rotary Sportsplex

Ocala-Marion County, FL

Rotary Sportsplex is an 80-acre complex only six miles from Downtown Ocala. The sportsplex provides dynamic opportunities with eight youth baseball fields, three high school baseball fields, six softball fields and 12 batting cages (covered and uncovered). Additionally, teams will find four full-size rectangular areas. With plug-and-play live streaming capabilities, concessions, a playground, ample parking and restrooms, it’s a prime sports venue.

▸ www.ocalamarion.com/sports-events

Corry Locke, 352-438-2800, corry.locke@marioncountyfl.org

▸ www.ocalamarion.com/sports-events

Corry Locke, 352-438-2800, corry.locke@marioncountyfl.org

SOUTH REGION

FLORIDA

Shocker Park

Ocala-Marion County, FL

Primarily, women’s fast-pitch softball events are held at Shocker Park. However, the venue can also host baseball games and practices. The facility provides teams with six 200-foot softball fields equipped with lights. Covered batting cages, concessions, restrooms and a playground also add to the convenient site.

FLORIDA

Wrigley Fields

Ocala-Marion County, FL

Wrigley Fields is a multifaceted sportsplex comprising 72 rural acres in Marion County. The park features a total of seven baseball/softball fields for various age groups, providing opportunities for all. Other amenities include a pavilion, concessions, a playground, hiking trail and more.

FLORIDA

Frank Brown Park

Panama City Beach, FL

Located just 15 minutes from downtown Panama CIty Beach, and sandwiched between the Grand Lagoon and Gulf of Mexico, 200-acre Frank Brown Park is a sight to behold for tournament planners, athletes and families with its size, amenities and surrounding natural beauty. Along with nine full-sized baseball and softball diamonds, the park also has two t-ball fields, all of which are lighted.

▸ www.ocalamarion.com/sports-events

Corry Locke, 352-438-2800, corry.locke@marioncountyfl.org

FLORIDA

Publix Sports Park

Panama City Beach, FL

With easy access to plenty of hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Publix Sports Park is the perfect spot to host your next baseball and softball tournament. Publix Sports Park has 160 acres of space, featuring nine AstroTurf fields with Z-Cap Cooling Technology and four natural grass fields, all of which have LED lighting. Two Championship fields at 1,500 capacity apiece provide that pro feel for tournaments.

▸ www.ocalamarion.com/sports-events

Corry Locke, 352-438-2800, corry.locke@marioncountyfl.org

FLORIDA

Land O’Lakes Recreation Complex

Pasco County, FL

An extensive 80-acre athletic park, Land O’Lakes Recreation Complex is a state-of-the-art facility with several baseball fields for all age groups. Amenities at the complex include a skate park, dog park, sheltered picnic areas, a recreation center, restrooms, a fishing pier and playgrounds.

▸ www.playpanamacitybeach.com

Chris O’Brien, 850-233-5070, cobrien@visitpanamacitybeach.com

FLORIDA

Lake Myrtle Sports Park Polk County, FL

This multi-purpose sports complex consists of nine collegiate-sized baseball fields featuring electronic scoreboards, oversized dugouts, home and visitor bullpens and batting cages. Events hosted at Lake Myrtle have varied from the Russ Matt Central Florida Baseball Invitational, the largest collegiate baseball tournament in the nation, to National Dog Agility Championships.

▸ www.playpanamacitybeach.com

Chris O’Brien, 850-233-5070, cobrien@visitpanamacitybeach.com

▸ flsportscoast.com

Consuelo Sanchez, 813-770-4343, cbsanchez@flsportscoast.com

▸ visitcentralfloridasports.com

Neal Duncan, 863-551-4714, neal@centralfloridasports.com

FLORIDA

Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium • Polk County, FL

This classic 8,500-seat stadium in Lakeland was opened in 1966 and has had multiple renovations, most recently in 2017. Spring Training home to the Detroit Tigers, it was named after local resident and former Lakeland Parks and Recreation Director Marcus “Joker” Marchant. Recent renovations include six new covered sections, increasing the number of covered seats to 2,098.

FLORIDA

Charlotte Sports Park

Punta Gorda and Englewood Beach, FL

Host to amateur, collegiate, and professional tournaments and training. Home to the Tampa Bay Rays spring training, CSP provides a state-of-the art 7500 seat stadium with a press box, broadcast booth, five hospitality suites, indoor batting cages, large video board and more. Or use their five major league caliber fields surrounding the stadium to make your next tournament a success.

FLORIDA

Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex

St. Pete-Clearwater, FL

Serving as Clearwater’s go-to softball facility, the expansive Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex is a state and national award-winning facility. Across three locations you will find nine naturalgrass fields, all of which are linked by the East-West Trail. Available for tournaments are five 300-foot fields, two 250-foot fields and two 200-foot fields. Other amenities include soft toss areas with batting cages for pre-game warm-ups and practices and two fields feature the latest technology.

▸ visitcentralfloridasports.com

Neal Duncan, 863-551-4714, neal@centralfloridasports.com

▸ www.pureflorida.com/sports

Sean Walter, 941-764-4939, sean.walter@pureflorida.com

▸ www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/sports

Caleb Peterson, 727-464-7257, caleb@visitspc.com

South Commons, a recently renovated venue on the Chattahoochee River, hosts national competitions of all levels and features eight fields. The facilities offer indoor score booths, umpire changing rooms, concessions, restrooms and hospitality suites. Spectators enjoy easy access to nearby hotels, restaurants and entertainment. The 90-acre complex also houses the Columbus Civic Center, Columbus Ice Rink, Jonathan Hatcher Skatepark and Historic Golden Park, which has served as the home to several minor league teams.

SOUTH REGION

LOUISIANA

Oak Villa

Baton Rouge, LA

With around 57 acres of play area, Oak Villa offers top-notch outdoor fields for baseball and softball. Take advantage of eight massive softball fields and baseball fields that have hosted some of Louisiana’s largest tournaments in the last couple years.

LOUISIANA

Lafreniere Park

Jefferson Parish, LA

Lafreniere Park has blossomed out of a large plot of underdeveloped acreage in East Jefferson and now offers a flourishing park with landscaped gardens, softball fields, a championship disc golf course, boating, fishing and an event/meeting facility. A two-mile jogging trail surrounds the playing softball fields.

LOUISIANA

Lasalle Park

Jefferson Parish, LA

LaSalle Park has a large walk track, four turf baseball fields, a tot lot, two fitness stations, and eight batting cages. Visitors can always catch a tournament, game or event at LaSalle Park year-round.

▸ www.visitbatonrouge.com/sports

Jason Suitt, 225-382-3564, jason@visitbatonrouge.com

▸ www.visitjeffersonparish.com

Angela Matherne, 504-733-1084, angela@visitjeffersonparish.com

▸ www.visitjeffersonparish.com

Angela Matherne, 504-733-1084, angela@visitjeffersonparish.com

Coquille Sports Complex

The Northshore, St. Tammany Parish, LA

Located in Covington, Louisiana, Coquille Sports Complex has six baseball fields and five for softball. The complex also has three batting cages as well as a conference room for receptions and other events to accompany tournaments of any size.

Pelican Park

The Northshore, St. Tammany Parish, LA

Surrounding Castine Center is Pelican Park, South Louisiana’s premier sports complex. The park is enormous, featuring 32 athletic fields built for a variety of sports including baseball and softball. There’s also an 18-hole disc golf course, a skatepark as well as batting cages. The park has plentiful parking and there are youth camps and clinics available throughout the year.

MGM Park Biloxi, MS

Home to Double-A Southern League’s Biloxi Shuckers since 2015, MGM Park features 4,500 reserved seats, 12 suites, two open-air party decks, a grass berm and a 1,472-square-foot scoreboard. This Coastal Mississippi park has also been home to the Conference USA baseball tournament since 2017.

▸ www.visitthenorthshore.com/groups/sports

Tanya Leader, (800) 634-9443, Tanya@VisittheNorthshore.com

▸ www.visitthenorthshore.com/groups/sports

Tanya Leader, (800) 634-9443, Tanya@VisittheNorthshore.com

▸ coastalmississippi.com

Marquez Singleton, 228-280-3136, marquez@coastalmississippi.com

MISSISSIPPI

LOUISIANA

LOUISIANA

MISSISSIPPI

The Gulfport Sportsplex Gulfport, MS

The Gulfport Sportsplex features 15 baseball and softball fields. The facility hosts some of the largest and finest local, state, regional & national tournaments. Amenities at this Coastal Mississippi facility include score towers, three batting cages, concession stands, pavilions and more.

MISSISSIPPI

Pete Taylor Park Hattiesburg, MS

Home to University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Golden Eagles baseball, Peter Taylor Park features a 6,000+ capacity with seating set at 4,300. The popularity of baseball at The Pete has sold out spots at The Roost, providing amazing views over right field, with a 15-year wait list to get in for USM games.

MISSISSIPPI

Tatum Park Hattiesburg, MS

The enormous Tatum Park offers four softball fields, as well as nine baseball fields at Larry Doleac Baseball Complex, which is located within the park. Enjoy permanent canopies over the grandstands at each field, ample parking, on-site concessions, and clean restroom facilities. The baseball complex in particular has hosted the 2023 DYB World Series.

▸ coastalmississippi.com

Marquez Singleton, 228-280-3136, marquez@coastalmississippi.com

MISSISSIPPI

Freedom Ridge Park Ridgeland, MS

Freedom Ridge Park is a 50-acre complex with four lighted adultregulation softball fields. Other amenities include four picnic pavilions, two playgrounds, two concession/restroom buildings, a lighted walking trail and a maintenance facility.

▸ www.visithburg.org

Kristen Brock, 601-296-7475, kbrock@visithburg.org

MISSISSIPPI

Hite Wolcott Park Ridgeland, MS

Wolcott Park is a 40-acre athletic facility located on McClellan Drive, off Highway 51. It features seven lighted baseball/softball fields, a playground, 14 batting cages, two bullpens, two concession/restroom buildings and a maintenance facility.

▸ www.visithburg.org

Kristen Brock, 601-296-7475, kbrock@visithburg.org

MISSISSIPPI

BankPlus Sportsplex Tupelo, MS

BankPlus Sportsplex at Ballard Park boasts 16 baseball fields, with a fourfield T-Ball plex, a 3-plex, 4-plex, and 5-plex for a variety of tournament sizes and needs. Along with the baseball fields, the facility also features a skatepark, 1.7-mile trail and 1.2-mile cross country course.

▸ www.visitridgeland.com

Kelly Durret, 601-605-5253, kdurrett@visitridgeland.com

▸ www.visitridgeland.com

Kelly Durret, 601-605-5253, kdurrett@visitridgeland.com

▸ www.tupelo.net/sports

Stephanie Coomer, 662-841-6521, scoomer@tupelo.net

SOUTH REGION

NORTH CAROLINA

Clark LeClair Baseball Stadium at ECU • Greenville-Pitt County, NC

East Carolina University’s Clark LeClair Baseball Stadium has a capacity of 5,000 that can be used for more than ECU athletics. Baseball events and leagues can also utilize the stadium for games and championships.

NORTH CAROLINA

Stallings Stadium

Greenville-Pitt County, NC

Greenville has a strong connection to baseball, and in particular, Little League. Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park is a premier choice when planning an event in the region, having played host to the Little League Softball® World Series in 2021 for the first time. The 1,000-seat stadium is also the permanent home to the Greenville Little League’s City Championship Series.

NORTH CAROLINA

Catawba Meadows Park Hickory, NC

With the Catawba River Greenway serving as a border, this multipurpose park is an ideally located hotspot for tournament planners. The park features five lighted Little League baseball fields, four lighted youth and adult softball and baseball fields, a field house with concessions, a disc golf course with 18 holes, an umpires and coaches meeting room and much more.

▸ www.visitgreenvillenc.com/sports

Ce’Nedra Dillard 252-329-4200, cdillard@greenvillenc.gov

NORTH CAROLINA

Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers • Nash County, NC

Opened in 2021, Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers has two 225’ baseball fields and two 300’ softball fields spread across 46.5 acres. The park also has an All-Inclusive playground and a walking trail.

▸ www.visitgreenvillenc.com/sports

Ce’Nedra Dillard 252-329-4200, cdillard@greenvillenc.gov

▸ explorenashcounty.com

Devonte Speller, 252-467-6483, Devonte.Speller@rockymountnc.gov

Rocky Mount Sports Complex Nash County, NC

Nash-Rocky Mount’s leading sports facility, Rocky Mount Sports Complex is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service by offering first-class facilities, outstanding staff and a professional level of maintenance. The complex includes six youth baseball fields, four interchangeable baseball and softball fields, one championship baseball field, a professional disc golf course and a walking trail.

▸ explorenashcounty.com

Devonte Speller, 252-467-6483, Devonte.Speller@rockymountnc.gov

▸ www.visithickorymetro.com

Sarah D. Jones, 828-322-1335, sarah@hickorymetro.com

NORTH CAROLINA

USA Baseball National Training Complex • Raleigh Area, NC

Located in nearby Cary, this complex serves as the official training site for USA Baseball, the national governing body for the sport in the U.S. The complex is designed to provide top-notch training and competition facilities for all ages and skill levels. It features multiple fields, including a stadium field with a seating capacity of approximately 1,700. The facility also includes several additional fields for practice and games.

▸ www.visitraleigh.com/sports-event-planners

Jocelyn O’Sullivan, 919-645-2687, josullivan@raleighsports.org

NORTH CAROLINA

NORTH CAROLINA

Legion Sports Complex Wilmington, NC

Legion Sports Complex includes Buck Hardee Field for baseball. With more than four acres of paved parking, guests won’t have difficulties finding space. Located next to Greenfield Lake and minutes from Historic Downtown Wilmington, there’s plenty to see and do around the complex as well.

NORTH CAROLINA

Long Leaf Park Wilmington, NC

Located just a short drive from Downtown Wilmington, Long Leaf Park is a top choice for sports and family fun. The park features three softball fields and four lighted baseball fields. For activities and fun away from the action, there’s also Ninja Fitness Obstacle Course, a playground and six picnic shelters available, along with a seasonal splash pad and a 1.55-mile paved walking trail.

▸ www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/plansports-events

Joel Smith, (800) 650-9064, jsmith@wilmingtonandbeaches.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Olsen Park Wilmington, NC

This city park has five lighted baseball/softball fields, along with concession stands, a picnic shelter and more. It is used to host regional and state athletic tournaments for both baseball and softball.

▸ www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/plansports-events

Joel Smith, (800) 650-9064, jsmith@wilmingtonandbeaches.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Veterans Park Wilmington Wilmington, NC

The 212-acre Veterans Park includes four lighted Little League baseball fields, one lighted regulation baseball field and one lighted regulation softball field. Facilities without lights include one regulation baseball and one regulation softball field. In addition, the park has two picnic shelters, a playground and a half-mile paved walking trail.

NORTH CAROLINA

Ogden Park Wilmington, NC

This park features three baseball fields and one softball field, a full-size, all of which are equipped with lights. In addition, enjoy the state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot concrete skatepark equipped with a skate bowl, rails and steps and street features.

▸ www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/plansports-events

Joel Smith, (800) 650-9064, jsmith@wilmingtonandbeaches.com

▸ www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/plansports-events

Joel Smith, (800) 650-9064, jsmith@wilmingtonandbeaches.com

▸ www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/plansports-events

Joel Smith, (800) 650-9064, jsmith@wilmingtonandbeaches.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Truist Stadium Winston-Salem, NC

Truist Stadium is host to the WinstonSalem Dash, a Class-A advanced minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. This downtown ballpark features 5,500 stadium-style seats, 16 luxurious suites on the Club Level, three concession stations, and a 200-foot LED outfield wall scoreboard with video and animation capabilities.

▸ www.visitwinstonsalem.com

Bonny Bernat, 336-728-4215, bonny@visitwinstonsalem.com

SOUTH REGION

SOUTH CAROLINA

Burton Wells Park Beaufort-Port Royal, SC

Burton Wells Park encompasses a 300-acre recreational complex that features three baseball and softball complexes along with a community recreation center. Passive use facilities, picnic areas, walking and nature trails, lakes and an interpretive botanical garden are also available. The park routinely hosts baseball and softball tournaments.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Segra Park Colombia, SC

Segra Park is the home of the Columbia Fireflies, the city’s Minor League Baseball team. The stadium, with the capacity to seat more than 9,000, opened for the Fireflies’ first game in April 2016. Baseball fans can catch exciting minor league games here, though Segra Park is much more than just a ballpark. Inside the stadium, the Club Lounge has space for 500 guests, while the Broad River Balcony looks out onto the field and can hold as many as 120 people.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Conestee Park Greenville, SC

Home of the Greenville Little League, Greenville Dirt Series, and many community events, this “Central Park” of the Upstate features five baseball/softball fields, a playground, walking trail, large shelter, green space, dog park and direct access to Lake Conestee Nature Preserve.

▸ www.beaufortsc.org/sports

Daquan Mickens, 843-525-8529, DMickens@beaufortsc.org

SOUTH CAROLINA

Melvin Park and Crooked Creek Park Irmo-Chapin, SC

Baseball shines brightest at Melvin Park, with its four regulation-sized diamonds and two youth diamonds within a stone’s throw of beautiful Lake Murray. Also within the 71acre park is a splash pad to cool off during hot tournament days. Not far from Melvin Park is Crooked Creek Park, located in Chapin. Crooked Creek Park adds three youth and three intermediate baseball diamonds to the mix.

▸ www.icrc.net/sports-tourism

Ashley Smith, 803-772-1228, asmith@icrc.net

▸ www.columbiascsports.com

S. Scott Powers, 803-545-0009, spowers@experiencecolumbiasc.com

Seven Oaks Park Irmo-Chapin, SC

Located near Saluda Shoals Park, Seven Oaks Park provides additional athletic fields and premier baseball diamonds for multiple levels of play. Along with its three multipurpose fields, the park has six baseball diamonds in total, with four youth, one intermediate and one regulation-sized. The park also has three on-site gyms, along with trails and playgrounds.

▸ www.icrc.net/sports-tourism

Ashley Smith, 803-772-1228, asmith@icrc.net

▸ www.visitgreenvillesc.com

Rebecca Mittleman, 864-696-2509, meet@visitgreenvillesc.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Grand Park Athletic Complex Myrtle Beach, SC

Located at the beautiful Market Common, this facility includes nine lighted multipurpose Field Turf fields and two natural youth fields, six-lane batting tunnel and complimentary live streaming for those who can’t make the trip.

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Jonathan Paris, 843-916-7264, jonathan.paris@visitmyrtlebeach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

SOUTH CAROLINA

Ned Donkle Complex Myrtle Beach, SC

Featuring seven fields with natural grass playing surfaces, the Ned Donkle Complex is widely considered one of the best youth baseball and softball complexes in the country. The facility has two adult and five youth fields, as well as batting cages, restrooms, concessions and press boxes. The Complex is located very close to Pepper Geddings Recreation Center and Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.

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Jonathan Paris, 843-916-7264, jonathan.paris@visitmyrtlebeach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Pelicans Ballpark Myrtle Beach, SC

TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark is home to the area’s minor league baseball team, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Holding up to 6,599 fans in its stands, or up to 10,000 with playing field seating, the stadium offers a unique, memorable space that is perfect for any crowd. Numerous facility options, a full-service catering team, easy on-site parking and more make TicketReturn.com Field a great venue for a wide variety of events.

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Jonathan Paris, 843-916-7264, jonathan.paris@visitmyrtlebeach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

North Myrtle Beach and Sports Complex • Myrtle Beach, SC

This 163-acre park includes two first class sports complexes, one of which is the dedicated baseball/ softball complex which consists of six total fields with dirt infields and natural grass outfields. It includes concession stands, restrooms and play structures. The NMB Sports Complex is set to expand and will add six additional diamonds and a new family entertainment center.

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Jonathan Paris, 843-916-7264, jonathan.paris@visitmyrtlebeach.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

Tyger River Park Spartanburg, SC

Tyger River Park, one of the South’s premier baseball and softball tournament complexes, features 12 youth baseball/softball fields arranged in convenient four-field clusters, a championship stadium seating 600 people, as well as unmatched site amenities like a clubhouse, concession areas, VIP Suite and more. Eight fields have permanent fences at 275 feet, two fields have permanent fences at 220 feet and two fields have permanent fences at 260 feet.

▸ www.visitspartanburg.com/spartanburg-sports

John Mark Freeze, 864-594-5000 jmfreeze@onespartanburginc.com

“Tyger River Park, one of the South’s premier baseball and softball tournament complexes, features 12 youth baseball/softball fields arranged in convenient fourfield clusters, a championship stadium seating 600 people, as well as unmatched site amenities.”

TENNESSEE

The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge, TN

The Ripken Experience might be the best experience possible for an eager youth baseball player or an experienced coach. Hosting a baseball tourney in Pigeon Forge is worthwhile, as the Ripken Experience offers an incredible backdrop of the Smoky Mountains and features replicas of six professional ballparks, with four more to open in 2023. Reserved for the 7U–12U age groups, there is no better place for kids to chase their major league ambitions.

▸ www.mypigeonforge.com

Jennifer Smith, 865-429-7432, jsmith@mypigeonforge.com