TourneyGuidesPaducah Sports Park tournament guide
Paducah, Kentucky · 150 Steve Doolittle Dr, Paducah, KY 42001
Last verified 2026-10-18
Field surface: Turf fields (infield and outfield not stated separately)
Turf: the City of Paducah describes the park's fields as multi-use synthetic turf, and local news reports 20 synthetic-turf baseball and softball diamonds; infields and outfields aren't described separately. (Configurable turf diamonds with outfield fencing: up to 20 youth/fastpitch fields or 7 high school fields, plus ten rectangle fields (Paducah Sports Park).)
Source: City of Paducah: Paducah Sports Park by CFSB (a McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission, McCracken County and City of Paducah project at the former Bluegrass Downs site and Stuart Nelson Park; multi-use synthetic turf fields for soccer, baseball, softball, rugby or football; restrooms, concessions, playground, disc golf; managed by Sports Facilities Companies) · Paducah Sports Park: About Us (130-acre campus; configurable diamonds with outfield fencing, up to 7 high school or 20 youth/fast pitch fields; ten rectangle fields; three multi-purpose shelters; 75 acres owned by the City of Paducah were previously Stuart Nelson Park) · KFVS12: Paducah Sports Park celebrates grand opening, eyes regional tournament draw (20 synthetic-turf baseball and softball diamonds and 10 full-size soccer fields; former Bluegrass Downs property and a redesigned Stuart Nelson Park)
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Quick facts
- Configurable synthetic turf diamonds with outfield fencing (up to 20 youth/fastpitch or 7 high school fields), plus ten rectangle fields, restrooms, concessions, shelters and a playground (Paducah Sports Park; City of Paducah).
- The park joins the former Bluegrass Downs site and Stuart Nelson Park, so it is spread out: check which side your field is on before you park (City of Paducah).
- The National Quilt Museum downtown is about 6 minutes away; west Paducah hotels are 5-6 minutes away, and downtown food and coffee about 6-7.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
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Hotels near Paducah Sports Park
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Paducah West by IHG
3996 Hinkleville Road, Paducah, KY, 42001 · about 5 min / 2 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included, Gym, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
See Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Paducah West by IHG on Expedia
Courtyard by Marriott Paducah
3835 Technology Dr, Paducah, KY, 42001 · about 5 min / 1.9 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Parking included, Restaurant, Pool, Hot tub, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Hampton Inn & Suites Paducah
3901 Coleman Crossing Cir, Paducah, KY, 42001 · about 6 min / 2.2 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Places to eat near Paducah Sports Park
Max's Brick Oven Cafe
112 Market House Sq, Paducah, KY 42001 · about 7 min drive
Brick-oven cafe on downtown Paducah's Market House Square, on the visitors bureau's list of locally owned restaurants (Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau).
Official pageCoffee: Etcetera Coffeehouse
320 N 6th St, Paducah, KY 42001 · about 6 min drive
Locally owned coffeehouse in Paducah's Lower Town, opened in 2006 by two local teachers (Etcetera Coffeehouse).
Official pageThings to do between games
National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001 · about 6 min drive (3.3 mi)
Paducah's signature attraction, about 6 minutes away downtown: a good outing between games or on a day off. Museum of contemporary quilts and fiber art in downtown Paducah, with changing exhibitions. Check the official site for visiting details before you go (National Quilt Museum).
Official pagePacking notes
- Western Kentucky summers are hot and humid, with strong sun on open fields: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Spring and fall weekends can start cool, and storms can roll in quickly; keep a layer and rain gear in the car.
- Synthetic turf gets especially hot on sunny afternoons; bring extra water and something to sit on between games.
Sources
- City of Paducah: Paducah Sports Park by CFSB (a McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission, McCracken County and City of Paducah project at the former Bluegrass Downs site and Stuart Nelson Park; multi-use synthetic turf fields for soccer, baseball, softball, rugby or football; restrooms, concessions, playground, disc golf; managed by Sports Facilities Companies)
- Paducah Sports Park: About Us (130-acre campus; configurable diamonds with outfield fencing, up to 7 high school or 20 youth/fast pitch fields; ten rectangle fields; three multi-purpose shelters; 75 acres owned by the City of Paducah were previously Stuart Nelson Park)
- KFVS12: Paducah Sports Park celebrates grand opening, eyes regional tournament draw (20 synthetic-turf baseball and softball diamonds and 10 full-size soccer fields; former Bluegrass Downs property and a redesigned Stuart Nelson Park)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
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