Baseball, softball

Gregory B. Bott Park tournament guide

Plainfield, Illinois · 24550 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The Plainfield Park District lists the Bott Park diamonds with their base paths, mounds, lights and fences but doesn't publish their surfaces. Bring shoes for turf and dirt, and check with the park district before you go. (4 diamonds: Field 1 (Pony, 80-ft bases, also set up with 90-ft bases; 290/324/286 ft fences), Field 2 (Bronco, 70-ft bases or 80-ft alternate; lighted; 250/299/249), Field 3 (60-ft softball/Mustang or 70-ft alternate baseball; lighted; 199/249/200) and Kledzik Field (Pony 80-ft or Colt 90-ft; 251/318/249) (Plainfield Park District).)

Source: Plainfield Park District: Athletic Field Descriptions and Locations, Baseball/Softball Fields (Renwick Community Park/Bott Park, 24550 W Renwick Rd: Field #1 Pony with #1A 90-ft alternate; Field #2 Bronco with #2A alternate, lights; Field #3 softball/Mustang with #3A alternate baseball, lights; Kledzik Pony with Colt alternate; fence dimensions) · Plainfield Park District: Gregory B Bott Park (58.7 acres just southwest of Plainfield High School Central; baseball, sports fields, concessions, playground, restrooms, shelter, skate park, trails)

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Quick facts

4 baseball diamonds on a 58.7-acre Plainfield Park District park, two of them lighted, with concessions, restrooms and a shelter (Plainfield Park District).
Field 1 and Kledzik Field can be set up with 90-foot bases for older players, and Fields 2 and 3 have alternate setups for younger divisions (Plainfield Park District).
Next to the park district's PARC building on Renwick Road, about 6 minutes from downtown Plainfield and 10-11 minutes from the I-55 hotels.

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Hotels near Gregory B. Bott Park

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Joliet North/Plainfield

3239 Norman Ave, Joliet, IL, 60431 · about 10 min / 3.6 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included. Near I-55 and Route 59.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Joliet/Plainfield

4095 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL, 60431 · about 11 min / 3.8 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly. Suites with kitchens.

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Tru By Hilton Joliet Plainfield

3051 Ring Rd, Joliet, IL, 60431 · about 11 min / 3.8 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included.

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Places to eat near Gregory B. Bott Park

Moe Joe's Cajun and Caribbean Cuisine

24033 W Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544 · about 6 min drive

A downtown Plainfield spot serving a fusion of Cajun and Caribbean cooking: bayou entrees, po' boys, burgers, steaks and a kids menu, in a room meant to feel like a step onto Bourbon Street (Moe Joe's).

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Coffee: Krema Coffee House

24038 W Lockport St, Plainfield, IL 60544 · about 6 min drive

A local small-batch roaster rooted in downtown Plainfield since 2017, with coffee, food and baked goods made in the shop; the Plainfield cafe is the original of its four area locations (Krema Coffee House).

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Things to do between games

The Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 · about 37 min drive (22.5 mi)

The region's signature outdoor outing, about 37 minutes north: an internationally recognized tree-focused botanical garden with 1,700 acres of tree-filled landscapes. Check the official site for tickets and current visiting details (The Morton Arboretum).

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Lake Renwick Preserve

Copley Nature Park, Route 30 north of Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544 · about 5 min drive (1.8 mi)

A quick nature break minutes from the fields: an 874-acre Forest Preserve District of Will County preserve around a 200-acre lake, known for herons, egrets and other waterbirds, with trails at Copley Nature Park. Some areas close seasonally for nesting, so check the official page before you go (Forest Preserve District of Will County).

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Packing notes

Northern Illinois springs start cold and can turn wet fast: bring layers, rain gear and blankets for early games.
Summer afternoons get hot and humid; bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Field surfaces aren't published, so pack turf shoes and a backup pair until you know your field.

Sources

More Illinois guides: all 10 Illinois complexes.