Heidelberg Sports Complex (Heidelberg/Davis Park) tournament guide
Tacoma, Washington · 1902 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Last verified 2026-10-17
Field surface: Dirt infield, grass outfield
Grass and dirt. GSL Tournaments' field list rates Heidelberg Park as grass/dirt with metal spikes allowed. Parks Tacoma's rental guide says its complex fields are dragged and lined by park crews, and neither source mentions synthetic turf here. (5 fields: 2 lighted softball fields (girls fastpitch, and boys baseball up to 10U), 2 unlighted fields for T-ball through 3rd-grade softball, and Bob Maguinez Field, a lighted baseball stadium)
Cleats: Metal spikes allowed (GSL field list).
Source: GSL Tournaments: Fields and Facilities (Heidelberg Park: Grass/Dirt, Metal Spikes, No Pets) · Parks Tacoma: Heidelberg Sports Complex (field list) · Parks Tacoma: 2026 Athletic Complexes and Fields Rental Guide (field prep, park rules)
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Stay-to-play: not confirmed
Heidelberg is a regular game site for Tacoma-area fastpitch tournaments, such as GSL's Shamrock Classic (9U–14U, with SERA, Heritage and Browns Point) and NSAWA's Tacoma Opener. We didn't find a published stay-to-play requirement for events here. Rules vary by event and organizer, so check your event page before booking.
Quick facts
- Parks Tacoma athletic complex next to Cheney Stadium, on the S 19th St side, just off Highway 16. Opened in 1955 on land that was originally part of the Snake Lake park property.
- The complex is only open during scheduled league play or tournaments. Parking is free, and admission is free unless the tournament charges a gate fee (Parks Tacoma doesn't run gates).
- No dogs or pets of any kind inside the complex (service animals only). No alcohol, smoking, drones, scooters, skateboards, skates or bikes.
- Coolers are allowed for youth tournaments only.
- Rainout line: (253) 201-6110.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (4)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
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Where to stay
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Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 · about 8 min / 3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Free WiFi, Restaurant, Air conditioning, Gym.
Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402 · about 8 min / 3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Spa, Pet friendly, Free WiFi.
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
8203 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98408 · about 11 min / 5.7 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
8601 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444 · about 11 min / 6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included.
Feeding the team
Cerello's Pizza, Wine Cafe
4916 Center St, Suite P, Tacoma, WA 98409 · about 4 min drive
Local pizzeria serving Tacoma, Fircrest and University Place since 2001, with dine-in, an enclosed patio, high chairs, takeout, delivery and catering. Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–8:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 3:30–8:30pm. Call (253) 566-9000 to order ahead for a team.
Official pageCoffee: Bluebeard Coffee Roasters (South Tacoma Way)
5428 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 · about 8 min drive
Tacoma coffee roaster's roastery and café in a rebuilt 100-year-old furniture showroom. Open Tue–Sun 7am–3pm, Mon 7am–1pm.
Official pageBetween games
Tacoma Nature Center at Snake Lake
1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405 · next door, about 1 min drive
Free 70-acre preserve around Snake Lake with more than two miles of soft-surface trails, including a flat loop and a half-mile wheelchair-accessible route. Trails are open daily 8am to 30 minutes after sunset. The visitor center keeps short hours (most days 10am–2pm; Wednesdays 1:30–4:30pm).
Official pagePacking notes
- Metal spikes are OK on these grass/dirt fields at GSL events (GSL's own age rules still apply).
- Leave the dog at home: no pets of any kind inside Parks Tacoma athletic complexes.
- A cooler is fine at youth tournaments; skip the scooter, skateboard and bikes.