Softball, baseball

Deaconess Sports Park tournament guide

Evansville, Indiana · 4300 Heckel Rd, Evansville, IN 47725

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: Turf infield, grass outfield

Turf infields with grass outfields: Evansville Sports Complex says all eight fields have synthetic infields and bermuda grass outfields. (8 lighted baseball/softball fields, 300 feet at the foul poles and 315 feet to center, each with a wireless scoreboard, shaded spectator seating and bullpens off each dugout; each quad has its own batting cages and picnic/playground area (Evansville Sports Complex). Owned and operated by Explore Evansville, the city's convention and visitors bureau.)

Source: Evansville Sports Complex: Deaconess Sports Park (eight field complex owned and operated by Explore Evansville; synthetic infields and bermuda grass outfields; bullpens attached to the dugouts, batting cages, two concession stands, playground areas; 4300 Heckel Road, Evansville, IN 47725) · Evansville Sports Complex: Our Facilities (Deaconess Sports Park: eight fields, 300' at foul poles, 315' in center field; wireless scoreboard, field lighting, shaded spectator seating, bullpens off each dugout; each quad has its own batting cages and picnic/playground area)

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Quick facts

8 lighted fields with synthetic infields and bermuda grass outfields, set up for fastpitch, slowpitch and youth baseball (Evansville Sports Complex).
Bullpens off every dugout, shaded seating, two concession stands, and batting cages plus a picnic and playground area at each quad (Evansville Sports Complex).
On Heckel Road on Evansville's north side, about 11 to 15 minutes from the airport and east-side hotels.

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Hotels near Deaconess Sports Park

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Hampton Inn Evansville/Airport

5701 Highway 41 N, Evansville, IN, 47711 · about 11 min / 3.7 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Free airport shuttle, Parking included, Pool, Pet friendly, Free WiFi.

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Holiday Inn Evansville Airport

7101 Highway 41 N, Evansville, IN, 47725 · about 13 min / 4.8 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub, Breakfast included, Free airport shuttle, Parking included, Free WiFi.

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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Evansville East

7879 Eagle Crest Blvd, Evansville, IN, 47715 · about 15 min / 6.8 mi to the main campus

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

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Places to eat near Deaconess Sports Park

Turoni's Forget-Me-Not Inn

4 N Weinbach Ave, Evansville, IN 47711 · about 14 min drive (6.8 mi)

An Evansville family business since 1963, known for its thin-crust pizza with a secret sauce, plus sandwiches, salads, a kids' menu and house-brewed beer; three Turoni's in the Evansville area (Turoni's).

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Coffee: Honey Moon Coffee Co. (Burkhardt)

1211 Tutor Ln, Evansville, IN 47715 · about 12 min drive (5.1 mi)

A local Evansville coffee company founded in 2016 by Jessica and Zac Parsons, with its own roasting company. The east-side Burkhardt cafe has the only Honey Moon drive-thru, handy on a game morning (Honey Moon Coffee Co.).

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Things to do between games

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

1545 Mesker Park Dr, Evansville, IN 47720 · about 18 min drive (9.6 mi)

Evansville's signature family stop, about 18 minutes west: a zoo and botanic garden established in 1928 on 45 acres of rolling hills, with exhibits from African Panorama and Amazonia to Asia and a Children's Enchanted Forest. Check the official site for hours and tickets (Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden).

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Wesselman Woods

551 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711 · about 18 min drive (6.7 mi)

The largest urban old-growth forest in the United States and a National Natural Landmark, with trails and a 5-acre Nature Playscape for kids to explore. Check the official site for hours (Wesselman Woods).

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Packing notes

The infields are turf, so pack turf shoes, plus a towel for wet grass outfields on early mornings.
Southern Indiana summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Spring storms roll through the Ohio Valley; bring rain gear and check your event's weather updates.

Sources

More Indiana guides: all 3 Indiana complexes.