TourneyGuidesBlacksox Park tournament guide
Bowie, Maryland · 2201 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 20716
Last verified 2026-10-18
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The City of Bowie lists 5 ball fields here, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (5 diamonds: Blacksox Baseball (a 90-foot diamond) and Blacksox Softball 1-4 (City of Bowie).)
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Quick facts
- 5 diamonds: a 90-foot baseball field and 4 softball fields (City of Bowie).
- The baseball field and Softball 1 and 2 have permitted play until 10:30 p.m.; Softball 3 and 4 run until dark (City of Bowie).
- The City checks every field daily; call the field status line at 301-262-6200 before you head out after rain (City of Bowie).
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
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Hotels near Blacksox Park
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TownePlace Suites Bowie Town Center
3700 Town Center Blvd, Bowie, MD 20716 · about 6 min / 2.4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Hampton Inn Bowie
15202 Major Lansdale Blvd, Bowie, MD 20716 · about 7 min / 3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included.
Comfort Inn Conference Center
4500 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20716 · about 7 min / 2.8 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Places to eat near Blacksox Park
Ruby's Southern Comfort Kitchen
4410 Mitchellville Rd, Bowie, MD 20716 · about 6 min drive
Southern and soul food spot on Mitchellville Road with Sunday brunch and online ordering; closed Mondays (Ruby's).
Official pagePacking notes
- Maryland summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Summer thunderstorms can build quickly in the afternoon; keep rain gear handy and expect lightning delays.
Sources
- City of Bowie: Fields (City of Bowie permit fields: Blacksox Park - Blacksox Baseball, Blacksox Softball 1&2 (5:30-10:30 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. weekends), Blacksox 3 & 4 (to dark); Blacksox baseball field is a 90' diamond; all City athletic fields inspected daily, check the field status line 301-262-6200 before playing; grass fields closed November 15 to March 15)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Maryland guides: all 21 Maryland complexes.