TourneyGuidesPlayfields Park tournament guide
Davis, California · 2500 Research Park Dr, Davis, CA 95618
Last verified 2026-10-17
Field surface: Grass outfield, infield not stated
Grass outfields with dirt foul areas on the ball fields (City of Davis). The city doesn't say whether the infields are skinned dirt or grass; the park's synthetic turf is on the soccer field. (3 lighted ball fields: 2 softball fields and 1 baseball field, plus an all-weather soccer field (City of Davis).)
Source: City of Davis: Playfields Park Conditions of Use (natural and synthetic turf at the park; on the ball fields, outfield grass with dirt foul areas; warm-up areas between the fields) · City of Davis: Rentals - Facilities, Fields, and Parks (Playfields Park: the city's premier sports facility, with a snack bar, two softball fields, one baseball field and an all-weather soccer field; great for softball tournaments)
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Quick facts
- The City of Davis calls Playfields Park its premier sports facility: two softball fields and one baseball field, plus an all-weather soccer field (City of Davis).
- The ball fields are lighted, and there's a snack bar, picnic tables and warm-up areas between the fields (City of Davis).
- The city preps the ball fields itself, and the park has batting cages and sand volleyball pits (City of Davis).
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Where to stay
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Best Western University Lodge
123 B Street, Davis, CA 95616 · about 3 min / 1.1 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Hot tub, Breakfast included.
Hyatt Place UC Davis
173 Old Davis Road Extension, Davis, CA 95616 · about 5 min / 1.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Davis
4647 Fermi Place, Davis, CA 95618 · about 6 min / 2.7 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub.
Feeding the team
Taqueria Guadalajara (South Davis)
417 Mace Blvd, Davis, CA 95618 · about 5 min drive
Home-style Mexican food in Davis since 1991; the South Davis location is in the El Macero Shopping Center, a short drive from the park. Call (530) 753-6100.
Official pageCoffee: Cloud Forest Cafe
222 D St, Ste 10, Davis, CA 95616 · about 3 min drive
Downtown Davis café with coffee roasted a few blocks away and fresh breakfast and lunch; closed Monday.
Official pageBetween games
Playfields batting cages and sand volleyball
2500 Research Park Dr, Davis, CA 95618 · in the park drive
Batting cages, sand volleyball pits and picnic tables are at the park (City of Davis).
Official pagePacking notes
- Davis summers are hot and dry: bring shade, water and sunscreen.
- The ball fields are lit; pack a layer for evening games.
Sources
- City of Davis: Rentals - Facilities, Fields, and Parks (Playfields Park: the city's premier sports facility, with a snack bar, two softball fields, one baseball field and an all-weather soccer field; great for softball tournaments)
- City of Davis: Playfields Sports Park facility listing (2500 Research Park Drive; snack bar, lighted baseball, lighted softball, lighted soccer, picnic tables, sand volleyball pits, batting cages)
- City of Davis: Playfields Park Conditions of Use (natural and synthetic turf at the park; on the ball fields, outfield grass with dirt foul areas; warm-up areas between the fields)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.