TourneyGuidesHeerensperger Girls Softball Complex (Tam O'Shanter Park) tournament guide
Kelso, Washington · 1 Tam O'Shanter Way, Kelso, WA 98626
Last verified 2026-10-16
Field surface: Turf infields
Turf infield. Lower Columbia College Athletics, which plays its home softball games here, says Heerensperger Field's dirt infield was replaced with turf in 2023. Tam O'Shanter Park's other ball fields (Rister Stadium and the baseball fields) aren't covered here. (Heerensperger Field: dirt infield replaced with turf in 2023 (LCC Athletics); KGSA schedules two fields here (TAMO1, TAMO2))
Source: Lower Columbia College Athletics: Tam O'Shanter Park facility page (2023 turf infield) · Kelso Girls Softball: Locations (TAMO1, TAMO2)
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Quick facts
- The girls' softball complex inside Tam O'Shanter Park, Kelso's 38-acre main park south of Kelso High School along the Coweeman River. Open year-round (City of Kelso).
- The park has Rister Stadium (baseball), Heerensperger Field, concession areas, five baseball fields (two lighted), three softball fields, a soccer field, 10 restrooms, 30 picnic areas, a large playground and regional trail access (City of Kelso).
- The complex was dedicated in 2010 with new fencing, dugouts, bleachers, a plaza entrance and the "A Mother's Love" sculpture (City of Kelso). Lower Columbia College and the Kelso Girls Softball Association both play here.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (4)
- Food (2)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Where to stay
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Sleep Inn Kelso Longview
250 Kelso Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · about 2 min / 0.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included. At I-5 exit 39.
Red Lion Hotel Kelso Longview
510 Kelso Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · about 2 min / 0.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly, Parking included.
Comfort Inn Kelso - Longview
440 Three Rivers Dr, Kelso, WA 98626 · about 3 min / 0.8 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included.
Quality Inn & Suites Longview Kelso
723 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632 · about 9 min / 3.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly.
Feeding the team
Tequila Fuego
936 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview, WA 98632 · about 7 min drive
Mexican. Walk-ins welcome; call (360) 261-7879 for parties over eight. The restaurant says it often hosts groups up to about 85 (confirm by phone) and lists team dinners as a use. Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm.
Official pageLexi's Pizza Pub
1613 Westside Highway, Kelso, WA 98626 · about 9 min drive
Pizza, wraps and salads with family-friendly dining throughout. Books private parties and team outings; call (360) 575-1960. Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm.
Official pageCoffee: Cup of Jo's
312 W Main St, Kelso, WA 98626 · about 5 min drive
Neighborhood coffee shop in Kelso. Open Mon–Sat 5:30am–6pm, Sun noon–5:30pm.
Official pageBetween games
Tam O'Shanter Park playground and trails
1 Tam O'Shanter Way, Kelso, WA 98626 · in the park drive
Large playground south of the fields, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, picnic areas and access to the regional trail system along the Coweeman River.
Official pagePacking notes
- Rain layers for spring and fall games in the Northwest.