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Future Champions Sports Complex tournament guide

Jacksonville, Illinois · 5 Kelly St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: 3 full turf + 3 turf infields with grass outfields

Turf on every diamond. Future Champions lists Fields 1, 4 and 6 as complete synthetic turf playing surfaces, and Fields 2, 3 and 5 with synthetic turf infields and natural grass outfields. Check which field you're on if outfield surface matters. (6 baseball/softball fields on a 28-acre campus: Fields 1-5 on the main complex and Field 6, the original Lenz Field, south of Walnut Street (Future Champions Sports Complex).)

Source: Future Champions Sports Complex: Facilities (Field #1 complete synthetic turf playing surface, 385 ft to CF; Field #2 synthetic turf infield with natural grass outfield, 365 ft to CF; Field #3 synthetic turf infield, natural grass outfield, 335 ft to CF; Field #4 complete synthetic turf playing surface, 370 ft to CF with a 40-ft fence in left; Field #5 synthetic turf infield with real grass outfield, 220 ft to CF with a 36-ft wall; Field #6, the original Lenz Field south of Walnut St., built 2007, 100% field turf, 220 ft to CF; 5 Kelly Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650) · Future Champions Sports Complex: About (28-acre campus that includes six turf fields; locally owned by a group including Adam and Kristin Jamison since 2020; renovated building near Field 6 with a restaurant, bar and arcade)

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Quick facts

6 baseball/softball fields, all with synthetic turf infields: Fields 1, 4 and 6 are fully turfed and Fields 2, 3 and 5 have grass outfields (Future Champions Sports Complex).
Field 6 is the original Lenz Field, across Walnut Street from the main complex, so check which side your game is on before you park (Future Champions Sports Complex).
Locally owned, with an on-site restaurant, bar and arcade in the renovated building near Field 6 (Future Champions Sports Complex); the Morton Avenue hotels are about 6 minutes away.

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Food (1)
Coffee (1)

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Hotels near Future Champions Sports Complex

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Best Western Jacksonville Inn

1709 W Morton Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650 · about 6 min / 1.9 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included, Pet friendly, Gym. On Morton Avenue on the west side of town.

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Hampton Inn Jacksonville

1725 W Morton Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650 · about 7 min / 1.9 mi to the main campus

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

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Jacksonville by IHG

2501 Holliday Lane, Jacksonville, IL, 62650 · about 10 min / 5.7 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi. In South Jacksonville by I-72.

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Places to eat near Future Champions Sports Complex

Kim's Place Café

211 E Court St, Jacksonville, IL 62650 · about 6 min drive

A family-owned downtown café run by Brad and Kim Fellhauer, serving made-from-scratch comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from hearty favorites and handcrafted burgers to homemade desserts (Kim's Place Café).

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Coffee: Elm City Roastery

216 S Mauvaisterre St, Jacksonville, IL 62650 · about 6 min drive

A hand-crafted coffee shop near downtown Jacksonville that roasts small-batch, single-origin coffees in house (Elm City Roastery; Jacksonville Area CVB).

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Things to do between games

Lake Jacksonville

New Lake Rd, Jacksonville, IL 62650 · about 14 min drive (7.8 mi)

The city's 500-acre lake just south of town, with fishing, boating, camping and a concession. It's the easy outing between games; Springfield's Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is about 54 minutes east if you have a free day (City of Jacksonville).

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701 · about 54 min drive (40.1 mi)

The state's signature Lincoln museum in downtown Springfield, about 54 minutes east, worth a trip on an open day. Check the official site for tickets and current visiting details (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum).

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Packing notes

Central Illinois springs start cold and windy: bring layers, rain gear and blankets for early games.
Every field has a turf infield and three are fully turfed, so pack turf shoes and a backup pair until you know your field.
Summer afternoons get hot and humid, and turf holds heat; bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.

Sources

More Illinois guides: all 18 Illinois complexes.