TourneyGuidesWalnut Creek Athletic Complex tournament guide
Raleigh, North Carolina · 1201 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
Last verified 2026-10-18
Field surface: Dirt infield, grass outfield
Dirt infields, grass outfields: the City of Raleigh lists all nine diamonds with skinned infields and hybrid grass outfields. (9 fenced, halogen-lit diamonds in two wheels: 5 on Wheel 1 and 4 on Wheel 2 (City of Raleigh).)
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Quick facts
- 9 lighted diamonds in two wheels (5 and 4), each wheel with a control tower that has restrooms (City of Raleigh).
- Covered dugouts, a covered scorekeeping area and scoreboard at every field, and shade-sail covered bleachers (City of Raleigh).
- A food truck plaza between the two wheels handles concessions during tournaments (City of Raleigh).
- No pets and no alcohol in the complex (City of Raleigh).
- Hotels in downtown Raleigh and Garner are 12-15 minutes away.
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 Walnut Creek Athletic Complex
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Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
616 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601 · about 12 min / 4.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Free WiFi.
Hampton Inn Raleigh Garner
110 Drexmere St, Garner, NC 27529 · about 14 min / 7.4 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly.
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown
600 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603 · about 15 min / 5.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly.
Places to eat near Walnut Creek Athletic Complex
Jack's Seafood and Soul Food
5416 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610 · about 9 min drive
Raleigh seafood and soul food kitchen with two locations: fried fish and shrimp dinners with hushpuppies, soul food plates, kids' combos and family packs; open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 to 8:30 (Jack's).
Official pagePacking notes
- North Carolina summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer; keep rain gear handy and expect lightning delays. Spring and fall evenings can turn cool.
Sources
- City of Raleigh Parks: Walnut Creek Athletic Complex (built 1992, renovated 2019; nine fenced, halogen-lit diamonds with skinned infields and hybrid grass outfields; Wheel 1: 5 lit fields, Wheel 2: 4 lit fields, each wheel with a control tower with bathrooms; enclosed and covered dugouts; covered scorekeeping area with a scoreboard for each field; shade sail-covered bleachers; base distances 60-70 ft; 18 bullpens; food truck plaza between the wheels provides concessions during tournaments and league play; no pets, no alcohol; hosts year-round softball and baseball tournaments from youth to adults; 1201 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More North Carolina guides: all 34 North Carolina complexes.