Baseball, Softball

Bill Burke Memorial Park tournament guide

Salina, Kansas · 1501 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: Turf infields on all 8 diamonds; outfields not stated

Partly verified. The City of Salina says its improvements at Bill Burke have focused on turfing all eight infields, and lists eight fully irrigated diamonds with artificial turf. The city doesn't describe the outfields, so check your field if outfield surface matters. (8 baseball/softball diamonds on a 50-acre complex, with 250-foot enclosed outfield fences and electronic scoreboards on all 8 game fields (City of Salina).)

Source: City of Salina Parks & Recreation: Tournament Brochure, Facility Information (Bill Burke Memorial Park, 1501 E. Crawford; 50 acre 8-diamond complex first opened in 1980; improvements concentrated on turfing all 8 infields; eight fully irrigated diamonds with artificial turf; fully enclosed 250 ft. outfield fences; electronic scoreboards on 8 game fields)

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Quick facts

8 baseball/softball diamonds on 50 acres, run by the City of Salina, with turf infields on all eight and electronic scoreboards on every game field (City of Salina).
Covered dugouts, aluminum bleachers on concrete pads, central concessions, three restroom buildings, two picnic shelters, a children's playground and a paved parking lot (City of Salina).
Indian Rock Park, the Smoky Hill River and a 3.1-mile levee trail are right next door, and downtown Salina's restaurants are about 6 minutes away.
The closest brand hotels are about 10 minutes west near I-135.

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Hotels near Bill Burke Memorial Park

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Hampton Inn Salina

401 West Schilling Road, Salina, KS 67401 · about 11 min / 4.3 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Hilton): free hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, free parking and EV charging. Pet-friendly rooms (dogs or cats, fee applies). Off I-135 near Central Mall.

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salina

2455 Virginia Drive, Salina, KS 67401 · about 10 min / 3.9 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Marriott): free hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, on-site guest laundry, free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and EV charging. Smoke-free; no pets (service animals only). Off I-135, minutes from I-70.

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Places to eat near Bill Burke Memorial Park

Martinelli's Little Italy

158 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401 · about 6 min drive (2.2 mi)

Family-style Italian in downtown Salina, locally owned and run by Tony and his family. Dine-in, carry-out, delivery, catering and banquet space, with a gluten-free menu and box lunches, so it works for a whole team (Martinelli's).

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The Cozy Inn

108 N 7th St, Salina, KS 67401 · about 7 min drive (2.4 mi)

A Salina icon since 1922: a tiny six-stool diner frying onion-heavy slider burgers, with a walk-up window and outdoor seating. Two of its early fry cooks went on to play in the major leagues (Cozy Inn).

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Coffee: 1858 Coffee House

131 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401 · about 6 min drive (2.2 mi)

A locally owned downtown coffee house named for the year Salina was founded, in a building with murals over 100 years old. Signature drinks are named for Salina places like Indian Rock and Smoky Hill, with cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones and cookies (KWU Student Media).

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Things to do between games

Indian Rock Park

1500 Gypsum Ave, Salina, KS 67401 · about 5 min drive (1.6 mi)

The city park right next to the fields: a nature trail with scenic overlooks of the park's namesake rock, Salina and the Smoky Hill River, plus a pond and prairie grass. An easy walk between games (City of Salina).

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Rolling Hills Zoo

625 N Hedville Road, Salina, KS 67401 · about 21 min drive (14.6 mi)

An AZA-accredited nonprofit zoo west of town, with animals in naturalistic exhibits plus an indoor wildlife museum covering seven world regions, a children's exploration room and a domed theater, so it works on a hot or rainy day too (Rolling Hills Zoo).

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Packing notes

Central Kansas summers are hot and windy: bring a canopy you can stake down, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Spring storms can roll in fast and mornings can start cool; keep rain gear and a layer in the car.
Every diamond has a turf infield, so pack turf shoes and a backup pair until you know your field.
Bring folding chairs and a cooler for long days between games.

Sources

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