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Atkins Park Ballfields tournament guide

Columbia, Missouri · 5220 N Oakland Gravel Rd, Columbia, MO 65202

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The City of Columbia lists five lighted, irrigated baseball game fields at Atkins Park with their fence distances, but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt or turf. Bring shoes for both and check with Columbia Parks and Recreation before you go. (5 lighted baseball game fields: Black (325-foot lines, 375 to the alleys, 400 to center), Gold (325-foot lines, 350 to the alleys and center), Blue (315-foot lines, 350 to the alleys and center), and Green and Red (300 feet all the way around, with a 16-foot left-field fence), per the City of Columbia Atkins Ballfields page.)

Source: City of Columbia: Atkins Ballfields (Atkins Park, 5220 N Oakland Gravel Rd, adjacent to the Fairgrounds property; 5 lighted baseball game fields with fence distances for the Black, Gold, Blue, Green and Red fields; an irrigation lake with fishing allowed; concession area with covered seating; non-reservable shelter) · City of Columbia: Atkins Park (Thomas E. "Country" Atkins Jr. Memorial Park, 81.4 acres; a five-field lighted, irrigated baseball complex with batting cages, concession stand/restrooms, picnic areas and a picnic shelter; jointly owned by the City of Columbia and the County of Boone and managed by Columbia Parks and Recreation)

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Quick facts

5 lighted, irrigated baseball game fields, color-named Black, Gold, Blue, Green and Red, from a 400-foot center field on Black down to 300-foot fences on Green and Red (City of Columbia).
Batting cages, a concession stand with covered seating and restrooms, picnic areas and a shelter are on site, plus a small lake where fishing is allowed (City of Columbia).
In north Columbia next to the Boone County Fairgrounds, jointly owned by the City of Columbia and Boone County and run by Columbia Parks and Recreation; downtown Columbia is about 15 minutes away.

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Hotels near Atkins Park Ballfields

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Best Western Plus Columbia Inn

2904 Clark Ln, Columbia, MO, 65202 · about 10 min / 4.4 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included. On the north side near I-70 and US-63, the closest of these to the fields.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO

817 N Keene St, Columbia, MO, 65201 · about 11 min / 5 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub. Near I-70 and US-63 on the east side.

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Drury Inn & Suites Columbia Stadium Boulevard

1000 Knipp St, Columbia, MO, 65203 · about 17 min / 7.8 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included. Drury lists free hot breakfast, an indoor pool and whirlpool and its evening 5:30 Kickback, within walking distance of Columbia Mall (Drury Hotels).

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Places to eat near Atkins Park Ballfields

Como Smoke and Fire

4600 Paris Rd #102, Columbia, MO 65202 · about 8 min drive

A family-owned and -operated Columbia barbecue spot with homemade sauces and meats smoked fresh daily, its own "CoMo BBQ" rather than St. Louis or K.C. style, and a fun, friendly family atmosphere; the north (Paris Road) location is the one closest to the fields (Como Smoke and Fire).

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Coffee: Lakota Coffee Company

24 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201 · about 15 min drive

A small family business in downtown Columbia for more than 30 years, roasting its coffee in small batches five days a week (Lakota Coffee Company).

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Things to do between games

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

5901 S Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203 · about 22 min drive (13.6 mi)

The area's signature outdoor stop, about 22 minutes south: a Missouri state park with some of the most popular hiking trails in the state, a natural rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and an underground stream at the Devil's Icebox, and Connor's Cave to peek into from the light of its opening. Check the official site for current park status before you go (Missouri State Parks).

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Museum of Art and Archaeology

Ellis Library, 520 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65211 · about 17 min drive (6.4 mi)

The University of Missouri's museum, in the east wing of Ellis Library across from Memorial Union, with permanent and rotating exhibits spanning six continents, from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. Admission is always free. Exhibits change, so check the official site before you go (Museum of Art and Archaeology).

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Packing notes

Mid-Missouri summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Spring weather swings fast, from cool mornings to sudden storms; keep rain gear and a warm layer in the car.
The field surface isn't published, so bring shoes for both dirt and turf until you know. Fence distances run from 300 to 400 feet, so check which color field your game is on before you park.

Sources

More Missouri guides: all 24 Missouri complexes.