Baseball, softball

CERA Sports Park tournament guide

Columbus, Indiana · 3989 S 525 E, Columbus, IN 47203

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: 10 turfed diamonds

Turf: CERA says its baseball and softball complex features 10 turfed diamonds. Its page doesn't say whether that covers the whole outfield on every diamond. (10 turfed baseball/softball diamonds at CERA Sports Park & Campground east of Columbus, home to Bartholomew County Little League and Ohio Valley Sports Productions (CERA). The complex hosts local practices up to large tournaments.)

Source: CERA Sports Park & Campground: Athletics (baseball and softball complex featuring 10 state-of-the-art, turfed diamonds; home to Bartholomew County Little League and Ohio Valley Sports Productions; hosts local practices to large-scale tournaments)

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Quick facts

10 turfed diamonds at CERA Sports Park & Campground, home of Bartholomew County Little League (CERA).
The park sits east of Columbus; the closest hotels are on the west side of town, about 18 to 20 minutes away.
Downtown Columbus, famous for its modern architecture, is about 14 minutes from the fields.

Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee

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The fields
Hotels (4)
Food (3)
Coffee (1)

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Hotels near CERA Sports Park

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Sleep Inn & Suites Columbus South

2335 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN, 47201 · about 18 min / 9.2 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Parking included, Pool, Breakfast included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym.

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Holiday Inn Columbus by IHG

2485 West Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN, 47201 · about 18 min / 9.4 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Restaurant, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus, IN

2820 Merchants Mile, Columbus, IN, 47201 · about 19 min / 9.7 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included, Air conditioning, Gym, Business services.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus

131 Carrie Lane, Columbus, IN, 47201 · about 20 min / 9.9 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Gym, Pet friendly, Parking included, Air conditioning.

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Places to eat near CERA Sports Park

Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum

329 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201 · about 14 min drive (7.3 mi)

A downtown Columbus landmark since 1900, with Victorian decor, Tiffany-style lamps, stained glass and a 50-foot marble soda fountain: hand-dipped ice cream and hand-pulled sodas (Visit Columbus).

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Rohde's Family Diner

1040 2nd St, Columbus, IN 47201 · about 13 min drive (7.0 mi)

A Columbus diner for hearty breakfasts, daily specials, classic sandwiches and homemade pies (Visit Columbus; Rohde's).

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The Columbus Bar

322 4th St, Columbus, IN 47201 · about 15 min drive (7.5 mi)

One of Indiana's oldest continually operating bars and a downtown Columbus fixture since 1939, with craft beers and comfort food (Visit Columbus).

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Coffee: Lucabe Coffee Co.

310 4th St, Columbus, IN 47201 · about 15 min drive (7.5 mi)

A modern downtown Columbus coffeehouse serving coffee and espresso drinks, teas, smoothies and light breakfast and lunch (Visit Columbus; Lucabe).

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Things to do between games

Columbus architecture tours

506 5th St, Columbus, IN 47201 · about 14 min drive (7.3 mi)

The area's signature outing: Columbus is celebrated for its collection of modernist architecture, and the Columbus Area Visitors Center offers guided tours (advance tickets) and self-guided ways to explore downtown. Check the official site for tour options (Visit Columbus).

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Packing notes

The diamonds are turfed, so pack turf shoes for warmups and time around the complex.
Southern Indiana summers are hot and humid with pop-up storms: bring a canopy, sunscreen, water and rain gear.
Hotels are across town on the west side, so plan about 20 minutes each way for the drive.

Sources

More Indiana guides: all 19 Indiana complexes.