TourneyGuidesWainwright Recreation Complex tournament guide
South Portland, Maine · 125 Gary L. Maietta Pkwy, South Portland, ME 04106
Last verified 2026-10-24
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The City of South Portland lists the fields but doesn't describe the infield or outfield surfaces, so we haven't confirmed them. (7 diamonds: Softball 1 to 5 plus Baseball 1 and Baseball 2, on a city complex of more than 66 acres that also has soccer and field hockey fields, run by South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront (City of South Portland complex map).)
Source: South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront: Wainwright Recreation Complex (125 Gary L. Maietta Parkway, South Portland, ME 04106; over 66 acres; baseball, softball, soccer) · South Portland Recreation Complex at Wainwright Farms: complex map (Softball 1-5, Baseball 1, Baseball 2)
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Quick facts
- South Portland's city sports complex at Wainwright Farms, with five softball fields, two baseball fields and soccer fields on more than 66 acres, run by South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront.
- The Southern Maine Diamond Challenge, hosted by the Southern Maine Flames, has drawn 16U softball teams from New Hampshire (Concord, Londonderry, Bedford) and Vermont (Franklin) to the Wainwright fields (USA Softball of New England).
- Local food is about 9 to 13 minutes away, Portland Head Light and Bug Light are about 13, and the Maine Mall hotels are about 13 to 14.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (2)
- 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 Wainwright Recreation Complex
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME
363 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106 · about 14 min / 5.8 mi to the main campus
A full-service Hilton hotel next to the Maine Mall, with an indoor pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant, free parking and WiFi, a free 24-hour airport shuttle and pet-friendly rooms (Hilton).
Home2 Suites by Hilton Portland Airport ME
50 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106 · about 13 min / 5.8 mi to the main campus
An all-suite Hilton hotel by the Maine Mall and Portland International Jetport. Suites have kitchens, and it has a free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, free parking and WiFi, an airport shuttle and pet-friendly rooms (Hilton).
Places to eat near Wainwright Recreation Complex
Ferry Village Market
323 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106 · about 9 min drive (3.8 mi)
A local South Portland deli and market on Broadway for sandwiches, pizza and team catering, with takeout that works for a lunch between games (Ferry Village Market).
Official pageTaj Indian Cuisine
333 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland, ME 04106 · about 13 min drive (5.3 mi)
A family-run Indian restaurant near the Maine Mall hotels, with a weekday lunch buffet and dinner daily, so it's an easy team dinner close to where you're staying (Taj Indian Cuisine).
Official pageCoffee: Scratch Baking Co.
416 Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106 · about 11 min drive (4.3 mi)
A local Willard Square bakery with fresh bread, pastries and a full coffee bar (Scratch Baking Co.).
Official pageThings to do between games
Fort Williams Park and Portland Head Light
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 · about 13 min drive (5.4 mi)
The area's signature stop: Portland Head Light on the rocky shore of a ninety-acre town park with picnic areas, walking paths, historic fort ruins and wide ocean views (Town of Cape Elizabeth).
Official pageBug Light Park
Madison St, South Portland, ME 04106 · about 13 min drive (5.2 mi)
A harbor-side city park with the small Portland Breakwater Lighthouse (Bug Light), the Liberty Ship Memorial, picnic areas and a bike trail. The city's Greenbelt Walkway connects the Wainwright complex to Bug Light Park (City of South Portland; South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront).
Official pageHadlock Field (Portland Sea Dogs)
271 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102 · about 13 min drive (5.7 mi)
Home of the Portland Sea Dogs, the Boston Red Sox Double-A team, where a lighthouse rises from the center-field fence after a Sea Dogs home run or win. Check the team schedule for home games (Portland Sea Dogs).
Official pagePacking notes
- Bring chairs, a pop-up canopy, sunscreen and water. Field surfaces aren't verified yet, so check with your tournament director about footwear.
- The complex has seven diamonds plus soccer fields, so check whether you're on a softball or baseball field number before you unload (City of South Portland complex map).
- It's close to the ocean, so pack a layer for cool, breezy mornings and evenings.
Sources
- USA Softball of New England: 21st Annual Southern Maine Diamond Challenge 16U, hosted by the Southern Maine Flames at Wainwright Sports Complex (teams include Granite State Elite 16U of Concord, NH; NE Fusion of Londonderry, NH; Plex Blue 16U of Bedford, NH; Venom of Franklin, VT)
- South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront: Wainwright Recreation Complex
- South Portland Recreation Complex at Wainwright Farms: complex map
- Maine Sports Commission: Wainwright Field Athletic Complex
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Maine guides: all 2 Maine complexes.