TourneyGuidesJohnny Downs Sports Complex tournament guide
Alexandria, Louisiana · 271 Vandenburg Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
Last verified 2026-10-20
Field surface: Turf infields
Turf infields: Explore Alexandria Pineville lists the 200-foot baseball/softball fields with turf infields; it doesn't describe the outfields. (8 lighted 200-ft baseball/softball fields with turf infields (Explore Alexandria Pineville).)
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Quick facts
- Eight lighted 200-foot baseball/softball fields with turf infields, plus practice fields, batting cages, press boxes and bullpens (Explore Alexandria Pineville).
- The Alexandria Zoo is about 13 minutes away (Alexandria Zoo).
- Alexandria hotels are 10-11 minutes away, and downtown food and coffee are about 13 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 Johnny Downs Sports Complex
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Comfort Suites Alexandria North
6015 Old Boyce Rd, Alexandria, LA, 71303 · about 10 min / 4.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub, Breakfast included, Free airport shuttle, Parking included, Free WiFi.
Candlewood Suites Alexandria by IHG
2344 N Macarthur Dr, Alexandria, LA, 71303 · about 10 min / 5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym, Business services.
Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria
6124 W Calhoun Dr, Alexandria, LA, 71303 · about 11 min / 4.4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Free airport shuttle, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport
6116 W Calhoun Dr, Alexandria, LA, 71303 · about 11 min / 4.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included, Air conditioning, Business services.
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Places to eat near Johnny Downs Sports Complex
Café Desoto
414 Desoto St, Alexandria, LA 71301 · about 13 min drive
Local downtown Alexandria restaurant on Desoto Street (Café Desoto).
Official pageCoffee: Tamp & Grind
828 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301 · about 13 min drive
Downtown Alexandria coffee company with its own 4th Street house blend (Tamp & Grind).
Official pageThings to do between games
Alexandria Zoo
3016 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301 · about 13 min drive (6.3 mi)
Central Louisiana's signature family attraction, about 13 minutes away: a good outing on a day off. Mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world, with exhibit areas to walk between. Check the official site for visiting details before you go (Alexandria Zoo).
Official pagePacking notes
- Central Louisiana 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, and bug spray helps on warm evenings.
- Turf surfaces get especially hot on sunny afternoons; bring extra water and something to sit on between games.
Sources
- Explore Alexandria Pineville: Johnny Downs Sports Complex (size: 8 200 ft baseball/softball, turf infields, 5 large and 5 small fields, 4 practice fields, 2 full size soccer fields; lights: yes; uses: baseball, softball and soccer)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Louisiana guides: all 19 Louisiana complexes.