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William A. Rice Recreation Complex tournament guide

Wrentham, Massachusetts · 54 Emerald Street, Wrentham, MA 02093

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Field surface: not yet verified. Wrentham Recreation lists three diamonds at the Rice Complex but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (3 diamonds at the town's William A. Rice Recreation Complex: Bogardus and Duffy (50/70 baseball/softball diamonds) and Horne (Babe Ruth baseball), plus multipurpose fields, bocce, basketball and volleyball courts, a playground, a concession stand and the recreation building (Wrentham Recreation).)

Source: Wrentham Recreation: William A. Rice Recreation Complex (54 Emerald Street: Bogardus and Duffy 50/70 baseball/softball diamonds; Horne Babe Ruth diamond; multipurpose fields; bocce; basketball; volleyball; D'Amico Playground; concession stand; recreation building)

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Quick facts

The Town of Wrentham's main recreation complex, with three diamonds, multipurpose fields, courts, a playground and a concession stand (Wrentham Recreation).
It hosts New England's Finest Summer Showcase games, with travel softball teams from Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and New Hampshire (TourneyMachine).
Wrentham center food and coffee are about 4-5 minutes away, the Patriot Place hotels and the Patriots Hall of Fame are about 13, and Fenway Park is about 48.

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Hotels near William A. Rice Recreation Complex

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Hilton Garden Inn Foxborough Patriot Place

27 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 · about 13 min / 5.8 mi to the main campus

At Patriot Place, with an on-site restaurant, an indoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, and free self-parking and WiFi. Pets are allowed and connecting rooms are available (Hilton).

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Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel

28 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 · about 13 min / 5.8 mi to the main campus

Steps from Gillette Stadium, with the Twenty8 Food & Spirits restaurant, an indoor pool, a fitness center and complimentary self-parking (valet only on stadium event days). No pets (Marriott).

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Places to eat near William A. Rice Recreation Complex

Town Pizza

60 South Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 · about 5 min drive (1.6 mi)

A family-owned pizzeria in Wrentham center with pizza, subs, salads, pastas and dinners, plus online ordering for a team pickup (Town Pizza).

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Cafe Assisi

667 South Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 · about 8 min drive (3.0 mi)

An Italian bistro on Route 1A serving authentic Italian food from fresh ingredients and Old World recipes, with catering and room for group dinners (Cafe Assisi).

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Coffee: Copper City Espresso

48 South Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 · about 4 min drive (1.5 mi)

An independent, owner-run espresso bar in Wrentham center, known for its lattes and house-made syrups (joe coffee).

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Things to do between games

The Patriots Hall of Fame

Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035 · about 13 min drive (5.0 mi)

The area's signature stop: an interactive museum at Gillette Stadium where the New England Patriots' six Super Bowl trophies are on display, right by the Patriot Place hotels (The Patriots Hall of Fame).

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Fenway Park (Boston Red Sox)

4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA 02215 · about 48 min drive (25.0 mi)

Home of the Boston Red Sox. It's about 48 minutes north without traffic, so plan it for an off day and check the Red Sox site for the schedule (MLB.com).

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Packing notes

We haven't confirmed whether the infields are dirt or turf, so pack footwear for both.
Tournaments may label the diamonds Rice 1 and Rice 2 while the town calls them Bogardus, Duffy and Horne, so confirm your field before you unload.
Bring chairs, a pop-up canopy and sunscreen. There's a playground and a concession stand on site.

Sources

More Massachusetts guides: all 6 Massachusetts complexes.