TourneyGuidesArnold R. Burton Complex tournament guide
Salem, Virginia · 1760 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153
Last verified 2026-10-18
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Not yet verified. Roanoke County Parks lists three softball fields here, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (3 softball fields (Roanoke County Parks; Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge).)
Source: Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism: Arnold R Burton Complex (1760 Roanoke Blvd., Salem; three ballfields directly behind the Arnold R. Burton Center for Arts and Technology; a large shelter serves as concession, picnic and restroom area; Mason Creek borders the park; directions: Electric Road (Route 419) to Roanoke Salem Boulevard, west toward the VA hospital, school about 1/2 mile on the right, softball fields behind the school) · Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (Roanoke CVB): Arnold R. Burton Complex (total softball fields 3; lighting; scoreboard; seating 250 per field; parking 150 spaces; temporary and permanent restrooms; concessions)
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Quick facts
- 3 lighted softball fields with seating for about 250 at each (Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge).
- The fields are behind the Arnold R. Burton Center for Arts and Technology; follow the trail to the big shelter (Roanoke County Parks).
- That shelter is the concession, picnic and restroom area (Roanoke County Parks).
- About 150 parking spaces (Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge).
- Hotels are 6-13 minutes away, and downtown Salem is about 7.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
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Hotels near Arnold R. Burton Complex
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Hampton Inn Salem East - Electric Road
1886 Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153 · about 6 min / 2.1 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem by IHG
991 Russell Dr, Salem, VA 24153 · about 10 min / 4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Comfort Suites Salem-Roanoke I-81
100 Wildwood Rd, Salem, VA 24153 · about 13 min / 4.8 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub, Breakfast included.
Places to eat near Arnold R. Burton Complex
Mac and Bob's
316 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153 · about 7 min drive
Downtown Salem's locals' favorite, about 7 minutes away: famous oversized calzones plus wings, burgers and sandwiches (Mac and Bob's).
Official pagePacking notes
- Roanoke Valley summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Afternoon thunderstorms build over the mountains in summer; keep rain gear handy and expect lightning delays. Spring and fall nights get chilly, so pack layers.
Sources
- Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism: Arnold R Burton Complex (1760 Roanoke Blvd., Salem; three ballfields directly behind the Arnold R. Burton Center for Arts and Technology; a large shelter serves as concession, picnic and restroom area; Mason Creek borders the park; directions: Electric Road (Route 419) to Roanoke Salem Boulevard, west toward the VA hospital, school about 1/2 mile on the right, softball fields behind the school)
- Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (Roanoke CVB): Arnold R. Burton Complex (total softball fields 3; lighting; scoreboard; seating 250 per field; parking 150 spaces; temporary and permanent restrooms; concessions)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
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