TourneyGuidesShades Mountain Park tournament guide
Hoover, Alabama · 1211 Al Seier Rd, Hoover, AL 35216
Last verified 2026-10-20
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Quick facts
- Nine lighted baseball fields with press boxes on a 24-acre city park, plus indoor and outdoor batting cages, a large playground and a walking track (City of Hoover).
- Rickwood Field, America's oldest baseball park, is about 25 minutes away in Birmingham (Rickwood Field).
- Hoover hotels along John Hawkins Parkway are 7-9 minutes away, and local burgers and a diner are about 9-10 minutes away.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (4)
- Food (2)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Shades Mountain Park
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Hilton Garden Inn Hoover Birmingham
540 Emery Drive West, Birmingham, AL, 35244 · about 7 min / 2.4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Gym, Breakfast available, Business services.
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover
2980 John Hawkins Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35244 · about 7 min / 2.8 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Parking included, Restaurant, Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Air conditioning.
Holiday Inn Birmingham - Hoover by IHG
2901 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL, 35244 · about 8 min / 3.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Restaurant, Pool, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym.
Residence Inn by Marriott Birmingham/Hoover
2725 John Hawkins Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35244 · about 9 min / 3.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.
Places to eat near Shades Mountain Park
Baha Burger
4745 Chace Cir, Hoover, AL 35244 · about 9 min drive
Local burger spot in Hoover, an easy team stop after games (Baha Burger).
Official pageBluff Park Diner
591 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226 · about 10 min drive
Neighborhood diner up on Bluff Park (Bluff Park Diner).
Official pageCoffee: Daysol Coffee Lab
759 Shades Mountain Plaza, Hoover, AL 35226 · about 13 min drive
Locally owned specialty coffee shop that roasts in-house, in Bluff Park's Shades Mountain Plaza (Hoover Sun).
Official pageThings to do between games
Rickwood Field
1137 2nd Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204 · about 25 min drive (13.6 mi)
Birmingham's signature baseball landmark, about 25 minutes away: a good outing on a day off. America's oldest baseball park, a must-see for ballplayers and fans. Visiting details can change, so check the official site before you go (Rickwood Field).
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.
Sources
- City of Hoover: Shades Mountain Park (1211 Al Seier Road, 24 acres; nine lighted baseball fields with press boxes; four indoor and eight outdoor batting cages; large playground; walking track)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Alabama guides: all 17 Alabama complexes.