TourneyGuidesFryer Park tournament guide
Grove City, Ohio · 3899 Orders Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Last verified 2026-10-19
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The City of Grove City lists eight diamonds and reports synthetic turf on the West Pod fields, but doesn't describe each field's infield and outfield. (Eight tournament-ready ball diamonds (City of Grove City).)
Source: City of Grove City: Fryer Park (110-acre park at 3899 Orders Rd.; home to eight premier diamonds for local leagues and tournaments; softball complex with eight tournament-ready ball diamonds; accessible space-themed playground; seasonal splash pad; Century Village historical buildings; catch-and-release fishing at Rotary Lake with no license required; 1.2-mile paved loop trail; sledding hill; Eagle Pavilion; Grove City YMCA; permanent brick-and-mortar restrooms; multiple large parking lots; shelter restroom water and drinking fountains are off October-April) · City of Grove City: Parks & Facilities Improvement Projects (Fryer Park: installation of turf on the West Pod fields; ball field improvements including new dugouts, shade structures and fencing; East Pod ballfields: synthetic turf infields with fencing and dugout upgrades)
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Quick facts
- Eight tournament-ready ball diamonds in the softball complex, on a 110-acre city park (City of Grove City).
- Permanent restrooms, a concession stand and more than 600 parking spaces; don't park on the grass (City of Grove City).
- An accessible space-themed playground, a seasonal splash pad and a catch-and-release fishing lake that needs no license (City of Grove City).
- A 1.2-mile paved loop trail and the historic Century Village buildings fill time between games (City of Grove City).
- Grove City hotels near I-71 are 12-13 minutes away, and a Broadway restaurant is about 7.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
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Hotels near Fryer Park
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Grove City
1668 Buckeye Pl, Grove City, OH, 43123 · about 12 min / 4.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Parking included, Free WiFi.
Hampton Inn Columbus-South
4017 Jackpot Road, Grove City, OH, 43123 · about 13 min / 4.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Grove City
4109 Parkway Centre Dr, Grove City, OH, 43123 · about 13 min / 4.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Places to eat near Fryer Park
Broadway Plates and Pints
4008 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 · about 7 min drive
Family-owned Town Center spot on Broadway with smashburgers, wings and comfort plates, about 7 minutes from the diamonds (Broadway Plates and Pints; Visit Grove City).
Official pagePacking notes
- Central Ohio summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Thunderstorms can pop up on summer afternoons, and spring and fall weekends can start cold; keep rain gear and a warm layer handy.
Sources
- City of Grove City: Fryer Park (110-acre park at 3899 Orders Rd.; home to eight premier diamonds for local leagues and tournaments; softball complex with eight tournament-ready ball diamonds; accessible space-themed playground; seasonal splash pad; Century Village historical buildings; catch-and-release fishing at Rotary Lake with no license required; 1.2-mile paved loop trail; sledding hill; Eagle Pavilion; Grove City YMCA; permanent brick-and-mortar restrooms; multiple large parking lots; shelter restroom water and drinking fountains are off October-April)
- City of Grove City: Parks & Facilities Improvement Projects (Fryer Park: installation of turf on the West Pod fields; ball field improvements including new dugouts, shade structures and fencing; East Pod ballfields: synthetic turf infields with fencing and dugout upgrades)
- City of Grove City: Fryer Park map (eight-diamond softball complex; concession; more than 600 parking spots in the park; do not park on the grass; park features designed for accessibility)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
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