TourneyGuidesBob Artz Memorial Park tournament guide
Springfield, Oregon · 7807 Thurston Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
Last verified 2026-10-17
Field surface: Grass outfield, infield not stated
Grass fields: Willamalane lists three lighted grass baseball/softball fields but doesn't say whether the infields are skinned dirt or grass. (3 lighted baseball/softball fields on 11 acres (Willamalane Park and Recreation District).)
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Quick facts
- Willamalane's 11-acre ballpark in Springfield's Thurston neighborhood with three lighted baseball/softball fields (Willamalane).
- Restrooms, drinking water, electric outlets and a small playground on site (Willamalane).
- A 200-space parking area with room for buses (Eugene, Cascades & Coast).
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Where to stay
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Hilton Garden Inn Eugene/Springfield
3528 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477 · about 18 min / 9.7 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub.
Courtyard by Marriott Eugene Springfield
3443 Hutton St, Springfield, OR 97477 · about 18 min / 9.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Parking included, Free WiFi.
Holiday Inn Express Eugene - Springfield by IHG
919 Kruse Way, Springfield, OR 97477 · about 18 min / 9.7 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
See Holiday Inn Express Eugene - Springfield by IHG on Expedia
Feeding the team
Papa's Pizza Parlor (Main Street)
4011 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478 · about 11 min drive
Springfield location of the family-owned local pizza parlor (since 1971), with a covered play area and banquet space for teams.
Official pageBetween games
Bob Artz Park playground
7807 Thurston Rd, Springfield, OR 97478 · in the park drive
A small playground and open lawn are next to the ball fields (Willamalane).
Official pagePacking notes
- All three fields are lit; pack a warm layer for evening games.
- Willamette Valley weather swings: bring layers and rain gear in spring.
Sources
- Willamalane Park and Recreation District: Sport Rentals (Bob Artz Park sports fields: three lighted baseball/softball grass fields across 11 acres)
- Willamalane Park and Recreation District: Bob Artz Park (7807 Thurston Road, Springfield; 11-acre ballpark in the Thurston neighborhood; three large ball fields; small playground; restrooms; drinking fountain; electric outlets; parking; open dawn to dusk)
- Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission: Planner Ballfield Guide (Ted Norman: four fields with bullpens and dugouts, two at 220 ft and two at 250 ft to center, concession stand, restrooms, playground, free RV parking, shelter and picnic tables, lighting must be brought in; Bob Artz: three lighted softball fields, restrooms, drinking water, electric outlets, 200-space parking area plus bus parking; Laurel Sports Complex: five feature fields plus three nearby, all-dirt fields set up for fastpitch softball, home run fences, spectator seating, dugouts, 300 parking spaces)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.