TourneyGuidesJames Oates Park tournament guide
Dothan, Alabama · 798 Campbellton Hwy, Dothan, AL 36301
Last verified 2026-10-18
Field surface: Turf infields
Every field has AstroTurf infields (City of Dothan); the outfield surface isn't stated. (12 fields in two six-field baseball/softball complexes (City of Dothan).)
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Quick facts
- Twelve fields in two six-field baseball/softball complexes, every field with AstroTurf infields; portable mounds and varying base distances suit baseball up to age 12 and fastpitch softball (City of Dothan).
- An 87-acre park with a walking trail, two playgrounds and a pavilion (City of Dothan).
- Ross Clark Circle hotels are 9-12 minutes away, and downtown Dothan coffee spots are about 9-10 minutes away.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (4)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near James Oates Park
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Dothan
3038 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, 36301 · about 9 min / 4.2 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym.
Courtyard by Marriott Dothan
3040 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, 36301 · about 9 min / 4.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Parking included, Restaurant, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym, Breakfast available.
Candlewood Suites Dothan by IHG
3005 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL, 36301 · about 9 min / 4.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Parking included, Pet friendly, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym, Business services.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dothan
3593 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL, 36303 · about 12 min / 6.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pet friendly, Parking included, Pool, Breakfast included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Places to eat near James Oates Park
Mural City Coffee & Wine
192 S Foster St, Dothan, AL 36301 · about 9 min drive
Downtown Dothan coffee and wine bar with its own roastery (Mural City).
Official pageCoffee: Bird & Bean Coffee House
144 N Foster St, Dothan, AL 36303 · about 10 min drive
Coffee house in downtown Dothan (Bird & Bean).
Official pagePacking notes
- Alabama summers are hot and humid, with strong sun on open fields: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Afternoon thunderstorms can pop up quickly in summer; keep rain gear in the car.
- Turf infields get hot on sunny afternoons; bring extra water and cooling towels.
Sources
- City of Dothan: James Oates Park (an 87-acre park that features two six-field baseball/softball complexes; each field features all-new AstroTurf infields; portable mounds and varying base distances for baseball up to age 12 and fast-pitch softball for all ages; walking trail, two playgrounds and a pavilion)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Alabama guides: all 5 Alabama complexes.