TourneyGuidesCentral Sports Park tournament guide
Central, Louisiana · 10501 Lovett Rd, Central, LA 70818
Last verified 2026-10-20
Field surface: Turf on some fields; the rest not stated
Partly turf: BREC says synthetic turf was added to Fields 1, 3 and 7 (the work dug out the infields) and lists four new synthetic turf fields in an earlier phase; it doesn't say which fields those are or whether outfields are turf (not stated). (7 lighted softball/baseball fields, plus 4 multi-use fields (BREC).)
Source: BREC: Central Sports Park (a first-class facility containing seven softball/baseball fields with lights, 4 multi-use fields, a concession/restroom building, a concrete walking path, playground and a large fishing lake) · BREC: Central Sports Park improvements (NEW synthetic turf fields (4), completed May 2020; ADDING synthetic turf to Fields 1, 3 & 7, completed February 2022, with excavation of the infields)
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Quick facts
- Seven lighted softball/baseball fields plus four multi-use fields, a concession and restroom building, a playground, a walking path and a fishing lake (BREC).
- BREC added synthetic turf to the park in two phases, including Fields 1, 3 and 7 (BREC).
- Louisiana's Old State Capitol is about 22 minutes away in downtown Baton Rouge; airport-area hotels are 12-18 minutes away and local food is about 8-9 minutes away.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (4)
- Food (2)
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Hotels near Central Sports Park
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baton Rouge North/Airport
7980 Howell Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807 · about 12 min / 6.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Free airport shuttle, Parking included, Pool, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
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Hilton Garden Inn Baton Rouge Airport
3330 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807 · about 12 min / 6.4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pet friendly, Parking included, Restaurant, Pool, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport
3444 Harding Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807 · about 12 min / 6.4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Parking included, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Denham Springs
1617 Oneal Ln, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816 · about 18 min / 10.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included, Pet friendly, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
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Places to eat near Central Sports Park
Stab's Steak & Seafood
13438 Magnolia Square Dr, Central, LA 70818 · about 9 min drive
Steak and seafood restaurant in Central from a longtime Baton Rouge restaurateur; it recommends calling ahead for reservations (Stab's Steak & Seafood).
Official pageCafe Phoenicia
14319 Wax Rd, Central, LA 70818 · about 8 min drive
Local Mediterranean cafe with a Central location on Wax Road (Cafe Phoenicia).
Official pageThings to do between games
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 · about 22 min drive (12.5 mi)
Baton Rouge's signature landmark, about 22 minutes away downtown: a good outing on a day off. The castle-like Old State Capitol is now a museum about Louisiana's history and the resiliency of its people, with exhibits and tours. Check the official site for visiting details before you go (Louisiana's Old State Capitol).
Official pagePacking notes
- South Louisiana is hot and humid much of the year: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Pop-up afternoon storms are common in summer; keep rain gear in the car, and bug spray helps on warm evenings.
- Turf surfaces get especially hot on sunny afternoons; bring extra water and something to sit on between games.
Sources
- BREC: Central Sports Park (a first-class facility containing seven softball/baseball fields with lights, 4 multi-use fields, a concession/restroom building, a concrete walking path, playground and a large fishing lake)
- BREC: Central Sports Park improvements (NEW synthetic turf fields (4), completed May 2020; ADDING synthetic turf to Fields 1, 3 & 7, completed February 2022, with excavation of the infields)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
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