TourneyGuidesFrankfort Community Park tournament guide
West Frankfort, Illinois · 1100 E Cleveland St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
Last verified 2026-10-22
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Not yet verified. Frankfort Community Park lists six baseball fields, two softball fields and tee ball fields but doesn't publish their surfaces. Bring shoes for dirt and grass, and check with the park before you go. (6 baseball fields and 2 softball fields, plus tee ball fields and two concession stands (Frankfort Community Park).)
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Quick facts
- 6 baseball fields and 2 softball fields, plus tee ball fields and two concession stands (Frankfort Community Park).
- The park also has four playground areas, picnic shelters with grills, a mile-long trail and a 3-acre pond (Frankfort Community Park).
- In West Frankfort off I-57; the nearest hotels are in Benton (about 15 minutes) and Marion (about 20 minutes).
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
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Hotels near Frankfort Community Park
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Country Garden & Suites
715 W Main St, Benton, IL, 62812 · about 15 min / 9.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included, Laundry. The closest of these to the fields.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marion Northeast by IHG
2609 Blue Heron Dr, Marion, IL, 62959 · about 19 min / 13.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included.
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Marion
1400 Champions Dr, Marion, IL, 62959 · about 20 min / 13.7 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included, Gym.
Places to eat near Frankfort Community Park
Dixie Cream Donuts & Deli
510 W Main St, West Frankfort, IL 62896 · about 5 min drive
A West Frankfort favorite since 1955, still run by the founding Forgatch family: yeast and cake donuts made fresh every morning, breakfast sandwiches and deli sandwiches (Dixie Cream Donuts & Deli).
Official pageCoffee: Crown Brew Coffee Co.
107 E Union St, Marion, IL 62959 · about 23 min drive
An award-winning craft coffee cafe in downtown Marion, near the Marion hotels, with signature drinks, manual-brewed coffee, made-from-scratch lemonades and loose-leaf teas (Crown Brew Coffee Co.).
Official pageThings to do between games
Rend Lake (Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area)
11094 Ranger Rd, Whittington, IL 62897 · about 25 min drive (17.6 mi)
Southern Illinois' big outdoor playground, about 25 minutes north: the state recreation area overlooks the Army Corps of Engineers' 19,000-acre Rend Lake, with hiking, bike trails, fishing and picnicking. Check the official site for current visiting details (Illinois DNR).
Official pageCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
8588 Route 148, Marion, IL 62959 · about 27 min drive (18.8 mi)
A 44,000-acre national wildlife refuge of upland forests, wetlands and lakes south of Marion, with hiking, birding, fishing and an auto tour. Check the official site for current visiting details (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
Official pagePacking notes
- Southern Illinois springs swing from cool mornings to warm afternoons, with spring storms: bring layers and rain gear.
- Summers are hot and humid; bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Restaurant choices near the park are limited, so plan meals in Benton or Marion near the hotels.
Sources
More Illinois guides: all 16 Illinois complexes.