Baseball, softball

East Side Sports Complex tournament guide

St. Charles, Illinois · 3565 Legacy Blvd, St. Charles, IL 60174

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The St. Charles Park District lists four baseball and four softball game fields here but doesn't publish their surfaces. Bring shoes for turf and dirt, and check with the park district before you go. (8 lighted game fields: 4 baseball and 4 softball, including Jim Caine Field (Field 3) and Kevin White Field (Field 6), with a batting cage on site (St. Charles Park District).)

Source: St. Charles Park District: East Side Sports Complex (3565 Legacy Boulevard off Kirk Road; Baseball (4)/Softball (4) game fields; Field #3 Jim Caine Field, Field #6 Kevin White Field; lighted baseball/softball fields; batting cage; 103.2-acre community park opened in 2002; home of St. Charles Baseball)

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Quick facts

8 lighted game fields, four baseball and four softball, on a 103-acre St. Charles Park District park (St. Charles Park District).
Home of St. Charles Baseball since the park opened in 2002; there's a batting cage, a playground, a skate park and paved walking trails for siblings (St. Charles Park District).
Off Kirk Road on the east side of St. Charles, about 7-8 minutes from the Main Street hotels and 10 minutes from downtown on the Fox River.

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

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Hotels near East Side Sports Complex

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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/St. Charles

2875 Foxfield Rd, St. Charles, IL, 60174 · about 7 min / 2.1 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly. The closest of these to the fields.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago West - St Charles

155 38th Ave, St. Charles, IL, 60174 · about 7 min / 2.3 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.

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Hilton Garden Inn St. Charles

4070 E Main St, St. Charles, IL, 60174 · about 8 min / 2.9 mi to the main campus

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

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Places to eat near East Side Sports Complex

La Za'Za' Trattoria

5 S 1st St, St. Charles, IL 60174 · about 9 min drive

A downtown St. Charles Italian trattoria founded in 1995 by Dino Sisto as a tribute to his mother's cooking, with a separate dining area, a lounge and bar, carryout and party packages for larger groups (La Za'Za' Trattoria).

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Coffee: Arcedium Coffee Roasters

60 Indiana St, St. Charles, IL 60174 · about 10 min drive

A downtown St. Charles boutique roaster established in 2009 that micro-roasts its coffee in small batches and also serves organic teas, pastries, salads and sandwiches (Arcedium Coffee Roasters).

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Things to do between games

The Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532 · about 31 min drive (17.1 mi)

The region's signature outdoor outing, about 31 minutes away: 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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Pottawatomie Park

8 North Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174 · about 11 min drive (3.7 mi)

A 38-acre park along the Fox River within walking distance of downtown St. Charles, with access to the Fox River Trail, paddlewheel riverboat cruises, a miniature golf course and a swimming pool (St. Charles Park District).

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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 8 Illinois complexes.