Redding Sports Park (formerly Big League Dreams) tournament guide
Redding, California · 20155 Viking Way, Redding, CA 96003
Last verified 2026-10-17
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The City of Redding describes replica baseball and softball fields and lists field upgrades as planned, but no source we found states the infield or outfield surface. (Replica baseball/softball fields modeled on Fenway Park, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field and others, plus a 26,000 sq ft fieldhouse and 4 sand volleyball courts (City of Redding).)
Cleats: No metal cleats anywhere in the park (City of Redding rules).
Source: City of Redding: Redding Sports Park (formerly Big League Dreams; 40 acres, replica fields, 26,000 sq ft fieldhouse; admission, rules incl. no metal cleats, hours, 20155 Viking Way) · City of Redding: Redding Sports Park leagues and tournaments (replica baseball and softball fields; restaurant and snack bar; youth baseball and fastpitch)
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Stay-to-play: not confirmed
We found no lodging requirement on the current event pages for this park. 6-4-3 Athletics runs its youth fastpitch tournaments here and posts no stay-to-play rule. Check your event page before you book.
Quick facts
- Weekend gate before 4 p.m.: spectators $7; participants and kids 12 and under free. Free on weekdays and after 4 p.m. on weekends (City of Redding).
- No outside food or drinks except water, sports drinks and refillable bottles; coaches may bring team snacks. The on-site Black Sheep Pub serves food; hand stamps allow same-day re-entry (City of Redding).
- No pets, bikes, scooters, speakers or overnight RV parking; every player and coach needs a signed waiver on file (City of Redding).
- Weekend hours 9 a.m.–5 p.m., may vary with tournaments. Phone 530-225-4095 (City of Redding).
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
- 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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Hampton Inn & Suites Redding
2160 Larkspur Ln, Redding, CA 96002 · about 9 min / 5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included.
Hilton Garden Inn Redding
5050 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 · about 11 min / 6.3 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Redding
5164 Caterpillar Rd, Redding, CA 96003 · about 12 min / 8.7 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub.
Feeding the team
Nello's Place
3055 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 · about 9 min drive
Long-running Italian dinner house on Bechelli Lane. Dinner Tue–Sat 5–9 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Call 530-223-1636.
Official pageCoffee: Theory Coffee Roasters
1250 California Street, Redding, CA 96001 · about 10 min drive
Redding roaster's downtown cafe. Open daily 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 530-710-8345.
Official pageBetween games
Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay
844 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, CA 96001 · about 10 min drive
Glass-decked pedestrian bridge over the Sacramento River, free and open daily, with river trails on both sides. The sundial shadow shows roughly 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Turtle Bay's museum and gardens charge admission.
Official pagePacking notes
- Molded cleats or turf shoes: the park bans metal cleats.
- Refillable water bottles: outside food isn't allowed, but water and sports drinks are.
- Signed waiver on file for every player and coach before you arrive.
Sources
- 6-4-3 Athletics: youth fastpitch tournaments held at the Redding Sports Park (dates posted on the page)
- City of Redding: Redding Sports Park leagues and tournaments (replica baseball and softball fields; restaurant and snack bar; youth baseball and fastpitch)
- City of Redding: Redding Sports Park (formerly Big League Dreams; 40 acres, replica fields, 26,000 sq ft fieldhouse; admission, rules incl. no metal cleats, hours, 20155 Viking Way)
- City of Redding: Redding Sports Park leagues and tournaments (replica baseball and softball fields; restaurant and snack bar; youth baseball and fastpitch)
- 6-4-3 Athletics: youth fastpitch tournaments held at the Redding Sports Park (dates posted on the page)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from Redding Sports Park (OpenStreetMap location), no traffic.