TourneyGuidesLou Berliner Sports Park tournament guide
Columbus, Ohio · 325 Greenlawn Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
Last verified 2026-10-19
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. Columbus Recreation and Parks says all 31 diamonds have turf infields, but doesn't describe the outfields. (31 permanently fenced baseball/softball diamonds, 15 of them lighted (Columbus Recreation and Parks).)
Source: Columbus Recreation and Parks: Lou Berliner Sports Park (325 Greenlawn Ave, Columbus; 228.587-acre regional park; the nation's largest ball diamond complex; 31 permanently fenced, turf-infield baseball and softball diamonds; ball diamonds by permit; open-air shelter and playground accessible during leagues and tournaments; picnic tables; greenway trail access; Berliner singletrack mountain bike trail) · Columbus Recreation and Parks: Lou Berliner Sports Park FAQ (31 permanently fenced, turf infield diamonds; 15 of the diamonds have lights; concession hubs with a full-service concession stand, permanent restrooms and a playground; leashed pets allowed but kept off playing areas; grills must stay outside the ball diamond complex areas)
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Quick facts
- 31 permanently fenced baseball/softball diamonds with turf infields, 15 of them lighted (Columbus Recreation and Parks).
- The city calls it the nation's largest ball diamond complex, on a 228-acre regional park (Columbus Recreation and Parks).
- Concession hubs pair a full-service concession stand with permanent restrooms and a playground (Columbus Recreation and Parks).
- Leashed pets are allowed but must stay off the playing areas; grills must stay outside the diamond complexes (Columbus Recreation and Parks).
- Downtown Columbus hotels are about 10 minutes away, and a German Village landmark restaurant is about 7.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Lou Berliner Sports Park
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Downtown
501 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 · about 10 min / 4.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown
35 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215 · about 10 min / 3.2 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub, Free WiFi.
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown
36 E Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215 · about 10 min / 3.1 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Free WiFi.
Places to eat near Lou Berliner Sports Park
Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus
240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206 · about 7 min drive
German Village institution since 1886: sausages, German plates and the house cream puffs, about 7 minutes from the diamonds (Schmidt's).
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
- Columbus Recreation and Parks: Lou Berliner Sports Park (325 Greenlawn Ave, Columbus; 228.587-acre regional park; the nation's largest ball diamond complex; 31 permanently fenced, turf-infield baseball and softball diamonds; ball diamonds by permit; open-air shelter and playground accessible during leagues and tournaments; picnic tables; greenway trail access; Berliner singletrack mountain bike trail)
- Columbus Recreation and Parks: Lou Berliner Sports Park FAQ (31 permanently fenced, turf infield diamonds; 15 of the diamonds have lights; concession hubs with a full-service concession stand, permanent restrooms and a playground; leashed pets allowed but kept off playing areas; grills must stay outside the ball diamond complex areas)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Ohio guides: all 4 Ohio complexes.