SPORTS PLANNERS GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL BASKETBALL
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BOWLING CHEERLEADING CROSS COUNTRY DOG RACING FENCING FOOTBALL GOLF GYMNASTICS ICE SKATING LACROSSE MOTORSPORTS SOCCER SWIMMING TENNIS TOURNAMENT FISHING TRACK & FIELD VOLLEYBALL WHEELCHAIR SPORTS WRESTLING PARKS AND RECREATION SPORTS MUSEUMS FACILITY DIAGRAMS REFERENCE GUIDE
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S P O R T S P L A N N E R S G U I D E
IT’S MORE THAN
JUST A GAME
IN BIRMINGHAM
What’s in Birmingham? Everything. From a convenient location and state-of-the-art facilities to our easy-to-use planning resources, hosting your next sports event in Birmingham is a win-win.
Birmingham’s four distinct seasons and beautiful facilities provide the backdrop for a range of competitions such of the Southeastern Conference and Southwestern Athletic Conference, Birmingham has long been a hub of all things as NCAA championships, SEC, SIAC, SWAC, and Gulf South athletic. Add to that the convenience of an international Conference championships, NASCAR and Indy Racing, the airport and the entertainment options that fill Alabama’s Davis Cup, the Bassmaster Classic and the Regions Tradition golf tournament. And with more than 3.4 million people living within 100 miles, our population packs the house for some of the South’s best sporting events. largest city, and it’s no wonder why Birmingham is fast becoming one of the nation’s favorite spots to play.
Home to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and headquarters
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BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE HOMEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
(P) 205.871.9663 (F) 205.879.0879 1901 SOUTH LAKESHORE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35309
SOFTBALL PARK
(P) 205.226.4600 (F) 205.226.3049
900 ARKADELPHIA ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35254 (W) BSCSPORTS.NET/FACILITIES/SOFTBALL_PARK
Facility is located on the campus of Homewood High School. Dimensions meet high school regulations. Concessions are available.
Located on the campus of Birmingham‑Southern College.
Concessions are available.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 1 Natural turf
- 1,000
- Yes
- 300 car
- spectators
- capacity
- 1 Natural turf
- 350
spectators
- Yes
- Available on
campus & plentiful for most events.
HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
(P) 205.985.8600 (F) 205.439.1201 1000 BUCCANEER DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE STRIPLIN FIELD (BASEBALL)
HOOVER, AL 35244
Facility is located on the campus of Hoover High School. Dimensions meet high school regulations. Concessions are available.
(P) 205.226.4600 (F) 205.226.3049 900 ARKADELPHIA ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35254 (W) BSCSPORTS.NET/FACILITIES/STRIPLIN_FIELD
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
Located on the campus of Birmingham‑Southern College. Concessions are available.
2 baseball 2 softball
1,000 spectators
- Yes
- 1,250 car
capacity
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
HOOVER METROPOLITAN STADIUM
- 1 Natural turf
- 1,000
spectators
- Yes
- Available on
campus & plentiful for most events.
(P) 205.444.7781 100 BEN CHAPMAN DRIVE HOOVER, AL 35244 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=450
GEORGE WARD PARK (GREENSPRINGS)
Host of the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament. This facility includes banquet facilities, RV park, concessions, picnic facilities and Skybox suites.
(P) 205.322.9958 331 16TH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 (W) GREENSPRINGSPARK.COM
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 1 Natural turf
- 15,000
spectators
- Yes
- 2,000 car
capacity
Located in downtown Birmingham. Concessions are available.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 6 Natural turf
- 800
spectators/ field
- Yes
- 1,500 car
capacity
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- HOOVER SPORTS PARK CENTRAL
- REGIONS FIELD
- (P) 205.444.7777
- (P) 205.988.3200
1400 1ST AVENUE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (W) BARONS.COM
3468 CHAPEL LANE HOOVER, AL 35226 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=664
This 22‑acre park is owned and operated by the City of Hoover. The park includes six lighted baseball/softball fields, a track, a playground, restrooms, press boxes and one football/soccer field. This park is also home to the Hoover girls softball program. Concessions are available.
Regions Field was named the 2013 Ballpark of the Year by baseballparks.com. It is the home of the Birmingham Barons, Class AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 1 Natural turf
- 8,500
spectators
- Yes
- 3,000 within
5‑minute
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
walk of park
- 6 Natural turf
- 400
- Yes
- 300 car
- spectators
- capacity
RICKWOOD FIELD
(P) 205.458.8161 (F) 205.852.8691 1137 2ND AVENUE WEST BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204‑4502 (W) RICKWOOD.COM
HOOVER SPORTS PARK EAST
(P) 205.444.7777 2649 OLD ROCKY RIDGE ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216‑4805 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=665
Having opened on August 18, 1910, Rickwood Field is “America’s Oldest Ballpark.” Rickwood Field is the former home of the Birmingham Barons and Birmingham Black Barons. Babe Ruth, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, Stan Musial, LeRoy “Satchell” Paige, Willie Mays and other greats played here. It is a frequent site of Major League exhibition games. Additional information can be obtained through the Friends of Rickwood Field at 205‑458‑8161.
This 160‑acre park is owned and operated by the City of Hoover. It includes softball, baseball, soccer and football fields, as well as a gazebo and playground equipment. Concessions are available. Facility also includes a press box.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 11 Natural turf
- 1,500
- Yes
- 300 car
- spectators
- capacity
- 1 Natural turf
- 10,000
spectators
- Yes
- 2,000 car
capacity
LIBERTY PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
(P) 205.967.7009 (F) 205.978.0227 4700 SICARD HOLLOW ROAD
BULLDOG SOFTBALL FIELD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243 (W) VESTAVIAHILLSPARKS.COM/FACILITIES/ SPORTS‑COMPLEXES
(P) 205.726.2966 (F) 205.726.2132 800 LAKESHORE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229 (E) [email protected]
Liberty Park Sports Complex features 4 youth softball fields, 5 adult softball fields, 4 soccer fields and 1 football field. Field Dimensions: F1‑F4 225, F5‑F8 300.
Located on the campus of Samford University and home of the Samford Lady Bulldogs. Concessions are available.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 9 Natural turf
- 5,000
spectators
- Yes
- Ample
- 1 Natural turf
- 1,000
spectators
- Yes
- Limited
on‑campus parking.
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SAMFORD UNIVERSITY JOE LEE GRIFFIN FIELD
SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
(P) 205.439.1400 4700 JAGUAR DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
(P) 205.726.2966 (F) 205.726.2132 800 LAKESHORE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229 (E) [email protected]
This facility includes a sheltered picnic pavilion, large playground and restrooms. Concessions are available.
Located on the campus of Samford University, Joe Lee Griffin Field is the home of the Samford Bulldogs. Concessions are available.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
2 Baseball 2 Softball
1,000 spectators
- Yes
- 1,000 car
capacity
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 1 Natural turf
- 1,000
- Yes
- Limited
- spectators
- on‑campus
parking.
SPAIN PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
(P) 205.444.7777 4710 VALLEYDALE ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 (W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=674
SHADES MOUNTAIN PARK
(P) 205.444.7777 1211 AL SEIER ROAD HOOVER, AL 35226
This facility includes a sheltered picnic pavilion, large playground and restrooms. Concessions are available.
(W) HOOVERAL.ORG/INDEX.ASPX?NID=672
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
This 24‑acre park is owned and operated by the City of Hoover. It includes 9 baseball fields, a playground, a track, restrooms and a BBQ pavilion. Concessions are available. Facility only includes a press box.
- 4 Natural turf
- 200
spectators
- Yes
- 300 car
capacity
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
TRUSSVILLE SPORTS COMPLEX
- 9 Natural turf
- 500
spectators
- Yes
- 150 car
capacity
(P) 205.661.3777 RIVERBEND ROAD TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
SHEA BROTHERS
8 Baseball 6 Softball
1,500 spectators
- Yes
- Ample
SOFTBALL COMPLEX
(P) 205.956.9518 500 VULCAN DRIVE IRONDALE, AL 35210 (W) HOMETEAMSONLINE.COM/TEAMS/?U=BHMTHUND ERBOLTS&S=SOFTBALL&T=C
This facility includes two fields with artificial field turf surfaces and 200‑foot fences as well as concessions, a club house and batting cages.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 2 fields
- 800
- Yes
- Ample
spectators
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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) SOFTBALL FIELD
VESTAVIA HILLS SPORTS COMPLEX @ WALD PARK
(P) 205.978.0166 (F) 205.978.0174 1973 MERRYVALE ROAD
(P) 205.934.5181
VESTAVIA, AL 35216‑2740
(W) VESTAVIAHILLSPARKS.COM/FACILITIES/ SPORTS‑COMPLEXES
8TH AVENUE SOUTH AND 11TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
This field is the home of the Lady UAB Blazers softball team. Concessions and locker rooms are available.
Wald Park features 5 baseball fields, a walking track, the Vestavia Hills Swimming Pool, picnic areas, the Civic Center, the Senior’s Lodge and the Community Playground. Concessions are available. Field dimensions: F1‑F4 225, F5‑F8 300.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 1 Natural turf
- 800
- Yes
- 500 car
- spectators
- capacity
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 5 Natural turf
- 200
spectators
- Yes
- 400 car
capacity
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) YOUNG MEMORIAL FIELD
WEST HOMEWOOD PARK
(P) 205.934.5181 8TH AVENUE SOUTH AND 11TH STREET BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
(P) 205.332.6702 121 WEST OXMOOR ROAD HOMEWOOD, 35209 (W) HOMEWOODPARKS.COM/FACILITIES/
Located in downtown Birmingham, this field is the home of UAB baseball. Concessions are available.
ATHLETIC‑FACILITIES/WEST‑HOMEWOOD‑PARK
Concessions are available.
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
- 1 Natural turf
- 600
spectators
- Yes
- 500 car
capacity
- # OF FIELDS
- SEATS
- LIGHTS
- PARKING
6 Baseball youth 500 3 Softball youth spectators
- Yes
- 300 car
capacity
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BASKETBALL
- BIRMINGHAM-JEFFERSON
- BIRMINGHAM CROSSPLEX
- BILL HARRIS ARENA
- CONVENTION COMPLEX ARENA
- (P) 205.458.8400
- (P) 205.279.8900
2100 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR. BOULEVARD NORTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 (W) BJCC.ORG/MEETING_SPACES_DETAILS. PHP?PAGE=ARENA
2331 BESSEMER ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35208‑3511 (W) BIRMINGHAMCROSSPLEX.COM
Connected to the CrossPlex, the arena is a great multi‑purpose facility with 20,000‑square‑feet of floor space. It includes four team locker rooms, an official’s room and trainer’s room. Recent renovations include a state‑of‑ the‑art sound system, a four‑sided center, hung LED display scoreboard, basketball floor and basketball goals.
Events such as NCAA basketball tournaments, SEC, C‑USA and SWAC Conference Championships are held in the Arena. Video scoreboard, video suite, three cameras and spotlights. Concessions are available.
- # OF COURTS
- SEATING
- DIMENSIONS
- PARKING
- # OF COURTS
- SEATING
- DIMENSIONS
- PARKING
- 1
- 17,000
spectators Standard
- NBA
- 10,000 within
5 blocks of complex.
- 1
- 5,000
- NBA
- 1,500 car
- capacity
- spectators Standard