Baseball, Softball

Bailey Park (City of Battle Creek) tournament guide

Battle Creek, Michigan · 1392 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Field surface: not fully verified. The City of Battle Creek says the eight Convis and Flannery quadra-plex diamonds have moon rock infields with grass outfields and Nichols and Morrison Fields have grass infields, but it doesn't state C.O. Brown Stadium's surface, so check your schedule for which field you're on. (11 diamonds: three full-size baseball stadiums (6,000-seat C.O. Brown Stadium, Nichols Field and Morrison Field) plus the Convis and Flannery quadra-plexes of four diamonds each (City of Battle Creek); C.O. Brown surface not stated)

Source: City of Battle Creek: Bailey Park (more than 80 acres; three full-sized baseball stadiums including the 6,000-seat C.O. Brown Stadium; two quadra-plex softball diamonds) · City of Battle Creek: Bailey Park Field Information (Convis & Flannery quadra-plex, moon rock infield, grass outfield, fully lit; Nichols & Morrison Fields grass infields, fully lit; C.O. Brown Stadium meets professional standards)

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Quick facts

11 diamonds in one 80-acre city park: three full-size baseball stadiums, including the 6,000-seat C.O. Brown Stadium, and two four-diamond quadra-plexes (City of Battle Creek).
The quadra-plex fields are fully lit and fenced at 300 feet down the lines and 320 to center, with concessions and restrooms at each quadra-plex (City of Battle Creek).
Playgrounds, including the accessible Anybodies Playground, plus sand volleyball, shuffleboard and Battle Creek River access give siblings plenty to do (City of Battle Creek).

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Hotels near Bailey Park

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Fairfield Inn Battle Creek

4665 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, MI, 49015 · about 11 min / 7.5 mi to the main campus

On the south side near I-94, with free breakfast, an indoor pool and whirlpool, a 24-hour fitness center, on-site laundry, free Wi-Fi and free parking (Marriott).

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Battle Creek

12917 Harper Village Dr, Battle Creek, MI, 49014 · about 11 min / 6.1 mi to the main campus

All-suite hotel near I-94 with full kitchens and separate living areas, an indoor pool, an outdoor patio with a grill area, on-site laundry, free parking and pet-friendly suites, a good fit for longer tournament weekends (Marriott).

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Hampton Inn Battle Creek

1150 Riverside Dr, Battle Creek, MI, 49017 · about 12 min / 7.8 mi to the main campus

Off I-94 near M-66, with free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi, free parking, connecting rooms and pet-friendly rooms; Hilton says C.O. Brown Stadium is within 10 minutes (Hilton).

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Places to eat near Bailey Park

Griffin Grill & Pub

38 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 · about 4 min drive (2.6 mi)

An Irish-American pub in the heart of downtown Battle Creek since 1999, run by owners Paul Conkey and Kathy Schramm, with steaks, burgers, sandwiches and salads, a seasonal patio and TVs showing the day's games. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m.; closed Sundays (Griffin Grill & Pub).

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Coffee: Café Rica

62 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 · about 4 min drive (2.7 mi)

The Bredehoft family's downtown Battle Creek cafe, with specialty coffee and food in a Costa Rica-inspired setting, a few minutes south of the park (Café Rica).

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Things to do between games

Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center

6151 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002 · about 34 min drive (27.9 mi)

Just off I-94 exit 78, the Air Zoo has two buildings of aircraft, a restoration center and exhibits, and its rides and flight simulators are included with admission. Open daily (Sunday from noon); start at the Flight Innovation Center on Portage Road. Check the official site for current hours and tickets (Air Zoo).

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Bailey Park playgrounds and river access (on site)

1392 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 · on site

Between games, the park has multiple playgrounds, including the accessible Anybodies Playground, four sand volleyball courts, shaded pavilions and fishing access on the Battle Creek River (City of Battle Creek).

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Packing notes

The quadra-plex infields are moon rock (a clay-type infield mix) and Nichols and Morrison have grass infields; we haven't confirmed C.O. Brown's surface.
Pets aren't allowed on the fields (City of Battle Creek), so plan for the dog to stay home or off the diamonds.
Michigan summer evenings under the lights can cool off quickly; bring layers, sunscreen and rain gear.

Sources

More Michigan guides: all 4 Michigan complexes.