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Bender Fields tournament guide

Lynden, Washington · 8770 Bender Rd, Lynden, WA 98264

Last verified 2026-10-17

Field surface: Dirt infields

Dirt infields. NSA Washington's 2026 Schools Out Invite lists the field type as turf at Skagit and dirt at Bender Fields. The Lynden Tribune reported in August 2025 that artificial turf on all eight infields is a planned third phase of a renovation that still depends on fundraising, and we found no report that it has been installed. (8 fields in two groups: Fields 1–4 (lighted) and Fields 5–8 to the west (Lynden Tribune). Two new buildings with concessions, restrooms and press boxes between the field groups are the renovation's first phase.)

Cleats: Not stated. Check your event's rules on metal spikes.

Source: NSA Washington: Schools Out Invite (Field Type: Turf @ Skagit, Dirt; Bender Fields listed) · Lynden Tribune (Aug 2, 2025): Major renovations planned for Bender Fields

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Stay-to-play: not confirmed

NSA Washington fastpitch tournaments use Bender Fields, for example the Fall Opener (Sep 19–20, 2026) and Bender Battle (Oct 3–4, 2026), both 10U–18U. We didn't find a published stay-to-play requirement. Rules vary by event and organizer, so check your event page before booking.

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Where to stay

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Inn at Lynden

100 5th Street, Lynden, WA 98264 · about 5 min / 1.6 mi to the main campus

Downtown. Listing amenities: Parking included, Free WiFi, Restaurant.

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Lynden

8155 Guide Meridian, Lynden, WA 98264 · about 8 min / 4.3 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.

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Windmill Inn Lynden

8022 Guide Meridian Road, Lynden, WA 98264 · about 8 min / 4.6 mi to the main campus

Budget option. Listing amenities: Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.

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Oxford Suites Bellingham

4051 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98226 · about 23 min / 14.8 mi to the main campus

More hotel choices in Bellingham if Lynden is full. Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub.

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Feeding the team

District Brewing (Lynden)

6912 Hannegan Rd, Lynden, WA 98264 · about 10 min drive

Family-friendly brewery with pizza, wings, kid-friendly options, arcade games and a bonus room for private events. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead at (360) 392-8649. Closed Mondays.

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Coffee: Eucatastrophe Coffee and Used Books

515 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264 · about 5 min drive

Downtown espresso bar and used bookstore on Front Street, a Lynden Chamber member. Call (360) 354-2471 to check hours.

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Between games

Lynden Heritage Museum

217 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264 · about 4 min drive

Almost 30,000 square feet of local history exhibits downtown. Open Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; adults $10, children free.

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