Where 2 Play Baseball & Softball East Region

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What type of backdrop do you envision for your baseball or softball tournament? Whether you enjoy the dense forests and mountains of Upstate New York or the vast vineyards of Loudoun County, Virginia, there’s plenty to discover and explore in the East for the entire family.

Bank of the James Stadium in Lynchburg, VA has undergone a slew of renovations with six new luxury boxes and a video board in right field. Photo courtesy of Lynchburg Tourism
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Loop Road Athletic Complex Clinton, NY

Hamilton College features a pair of diamonds for baseball and softball. The baseball diamond includes a turf field, fenced-in concrete dugouts, elevated bleachers and a press box behind home plate, bullpens and batting cages for both the home and visiting teams, filming towers and new scoreboards. The field also shares a pair of buildings with the softball field; a storage shed and a “comfort station” featuring restrooms.

▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com

Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com

RHODE ISLAND

Attanasio Family Field at Murray Stadium • Providence, RI

Providence is home to Brown University, one of the nation’s eight prestigious Ivy League schools. While it is renowned for its academics, the university also boasts a top-tier baseball/softball stadium, featuring a synthetic turf playing surface, sunken dugouts, a tension netting backstop system, batting tunnels and bullpens and a state-ofthe-art scoreboard and press box. The grandstand includes chair backs and bench seating, while enhanced sight lines behind the backstop provide a first-rate viewing experience for fans.

▸ www.visitrhodeisland.com

Jonathan Walker, 401-456-0243, jwalker@gosportsri.com

Peter A. Spina Field and Wildcat Softball Field • Utica, NY

Baseball and softball thrive at SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Peter A.Spina Field and Wildcat Softball Field, both of which feature covered masonry dugouts, bleachers and a protected covered press box. Located just north of Downtown Utica, there’s also an on-site field house with a multipurpose gym, fitness center, running track, concessions and more for training, downtime and other activities.

▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com

Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com

VIRGINIA

Virginia Credit Union Stadium Fredericksburg, VA

Virginia Credit Union Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium that sports 5,000 seats, a 300-seat club facility, and 13 suites. It is home to the Fredericksburg Nationals, a minor league baseball team of the Carolina League and an affiliate of the Washington Nationals, since 2021.

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Utica University Baseball Field Utica, NY

Home to the Pioneers baseball team, the field is located adjacent to Charles A. Gaetano Stadium on the northeast end of campus. Fencing measures at 330 ft. down the lines and 400 ft. to center field. Recently, the infield and the game pitching mound were reconstructed and the outfield drainage system was also replaced. Amenities include a scoreboard, sports information booth, as well as two regulation outdoor batting cages and a turf stretching and warm up area by the home bullpen.

▸ www.oneidacountytourism.com

Madison Cermak, 315-724-7221, madison@oneidacountytourism.com

VIRGINIA

War Memorial Stadium Hampton, VA

For a truly nostalgic feel, hold your next baseball tournament in one of the few all-wooden ballparks left in the world! Home to the Peninsula Pilots of the Coastal Plains League, an event in this beautiful retro setting is like a visit to baseball’s early years. This stadium seats 3,750 spectators with a large percentage of those seats being covered seating. War Memorial Stadium is one of the largest allwooden ballparks in the world.

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Victoria Matthews, 540-372-1216, vamatthews@fredericksburgva.gov

▸ www.visitHampton.com/sports

Jay Richardson, 757-728-5313, james.richardson@hamptoncvb.com

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Dorey Park

Henrico County, VA

Dorey Park is the largest park in Henrico County, encompassing 400 acres in the eastern portion of the county. The park is home to a five-acre lake with the entire shoreline accessible, four tournament fields, convertible for softball or youth baseball, each with 300-foot fences, two youth fields, convertible for baseball or softball, each with 200-foot fences, a dedicated youth baseball field with grass infield and, a 60/90 baseball field.

▸ henricosea.com

Megan Hazzard, 804-501-5221, haz029@henrico.us

VIRGINIA

Hanson Park Loudoun County, VA

Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park is a 257-acre sports facility featuring four baseball/softball fields, batting cages, a disc golf course and a skate plaza. Additional amenities include picnic pavilions, two dog parks, splash pad, playground with rubberized surface, and the Lodge with meeting space.

VIRGINIA

RF&P Park

Henrico County, VA

This athletic facility in Glen Allen features four restored RF&P train cars, picnic shelters, and athletic fields, including The Glen Allen Stadium at RF&P Park. This park seats 600+ and has hosted many World Series and National Tournaments. The park also features five youth fields, convertible for baseball or softball, each with 200-foot fences; one dedicated youth baseball field with grass infield and one 60/90 grass infield baseball stadium.

▸ henricosea.com

Michael McCormack, 804-501-4142, mcc125@henrico.us

VIRGINIA

Brambleton Sportsplex

Loudoun County, VA

The facility includes four 400’ fields and two 200’ fields with a completely resurfaced parking area. Brambleton Sportsplex has been the host for several tournaments including the PONY Nationals, USSSA “C” National Championships, USA Softball Eastern Nationals, and Senior Softball-USA Eastern Nationals.

Potomack Lakes Sportsplex

Loudoun County, VA

The 47-acre athletic complex has won numerous national awards including the 2019 Senior Softball USA Softball Complex of the Year Award. The Sportsplex includes four lighted softball fields with 300-foot permanent fences and 200-foot temporary fences as well as six large, irrigated, adjacent soccer fields.

▸ www.visitloudoun.org/sports

Torye Hurst, 703-669-2005, hurst@visitloudoun.org

▸ www.visitloudoun.org/sports

Torye Hurst, 703-669-2005, hurst@visitloudoun.org

▸ www.visitloudoun.org/sports

Torye Hurst, 703-669-2005, hurst@visitloudoun.org

Bank of the James Stadium Lynchburg, VA

Originally constructed in 1939 as a complex for professional baseball teams, Bank of the James Stadium is home to minor league baseball team the Lynchburg Hillcats, a low-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. This classic stadium seats 4,300 fans and has undergone a slew of renovations, most recently in 2005, with six new luxury boxes and a video board in right field.

▸ www.lynchburgvirginia.org

Andrew Marks, 434-485-7298, andrew.marks@lynchburgva.gov

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Peaks View Park Lynchburg, VA

The second largest park in Lynchburg, Peaks View Park offers both passive and active recreation for the entire family. The park has three lighted tennis courts, seven fields for softball and baseball, along with mountain bike trails and a disc golf course. The park also has a popular sprayground and is ADA compliant.

VIRGINIA

Botetourt Sports Complex Virginia’s Blue Ridge, VA

The Botetourt Sports Complex is located within the 125-acre Greenfield Recreation Park which features four championship level softball and youth baseball fields, all with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

▸ www.lynchburgvirginia.org

Andrew Marks, 434-485-7298, andrew.marks@lynchburgva.gov

▸ www.visitroanokeva.com/sports

John Oney, 540-342-6025, joney@visitvbr.com

James I. Moyer Sports Complex Virginia’s Blue Ridge, VA

The James I. Moyer Sports Complex has hosted 1,000s of softball teams ranging from youth, adult, and high school events to collegiate and national level events. This facility is undergoing complete renovations to be completed in Spring/Summer 2024, featuring player, coach and fan enhancements.

Taliaferro Sports and Entertainment Complex • Virginia’s Blue Ridge, VA

The Taliaferro Sports and Entertainment Complex offers a diverse group of facilities, including Salem Memorial Ballpark, all located approximately one mile southeast of downtown Salem. Salem Memorial Ballpark in particular is home to the Single-A Salem Red Sox and can seat 6,300.

The James I. Moyer Sports Complex has hosted 1,000s of softball teams ranging from youth, adult, and high school events to collegiate and national level events.

Kiwanis Park Williamsburg, VA

Kiwanis Park is the place for you to host your next softball tournament, championship or competition. This 27-acre park in Williamsburg has four softball fields with electronic scoreboards, dugouts and bleachers. It also features a playground area with a pavilion, a concession building and high-quality restroom facilities.

▸ www.visitroanokeva.com/sports

John Oney, 540-342-6025, joney@visitvbr.com

▸ www.visitroanokeva.com/sports

John Oney, 540-342-6025, joney@visitvbr.com

▸ www.visitwilliamsburg.com

Julia Smyth-Young, 757-253-1313, julia.smyth-young@visitwilliamsburg.com

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McReynolds Athletic Complex Williamsburg, VA

The McReynolds Athletic Complex in Yorktown is a 70-acre park with 13 lighted athletic fields that are available to rent for games, tournaments and camps. Of those 13 fields, two are youth baseball fields with grass infields, three are youth baseball/softball fields with skinned infields, one is an adult softball field, and another adult baseball field.

Quarterpath Park and Rec. Center Williamsburg, VA

This 23-acre facility in Williamsburg features three lighted softball fields, a picnic shelter with tables and grills and a children’s play area. The park also houses the Quarterpath Recreation Center, a 35,000-squarefoot indoor facility that offers a wide array of amenities.

VIRGINIA

Warhill Sports Complex Williamsburg, VA

The Warhill Sports Complex is an excellent facility for outdoor sports. The venue features three lighted youth baseball fields, one lighted majors baseball field, four T-Ball fields, outdoor batting cages and a concession building with restrooms and a playground.

▸ www.visitwilliamsburg.com

Julia Smyth-Young, 757-253-1313, julia.smyth-young@visitwilliamsburg.com

▸ www.visitwilliamsburg.com

Julia Smyth-Young, 757-253-1313, julia.smyth-young@visitwilliamsburg.com

▸ www.visitwilliamsburg.com

Julia Smyth-Young, 757-253-1313, julia.smyth-young@visitwilliamsburg.com

VIRGINIA
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· Covered seating for fans with chair back seats on Championship

· New Musco lighting

· New Musco Vision camera system for live stream

· New batting cages

· New larger dugouts with restrooms

· Improved central tower with new elevator

· High speed internet throughout

· Thirteen lighted tournament quality Pickleball courts

· New dedicated spaces for bus parking

· Additional paved parking

CONTACT: John P. Shaner - Director Salem Park & Recreation Work 540-375-3057 Cell 540-815-0574 Opening SPRING/SUMMER 2024 Be a Champion.
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