City of Morgan Hill Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Section 5: Regional Overview & Case Studies | May 2017 Sports Market Business Strategy – Morgan Hill, CA PAGE 67

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL DIAMOND COMPLEXES Baseball/Softball diamond complexes typically consist of four or more diamond fields. The main surface can be grass with a dirt infield or turf. These diamonds are specifically designed to meet the requirements of baseball/softball, but can hold most traditional field sports. The marketability of these facilities is based on the number of surfaces that are available, the capacity for attendees, amenities within the facility (restrooms, concessions, dugouts, etc.), and the cost to rent the fields. Currently, Morgan Hill hosts its baseball programming, including the local youth Pony leagues at several community parks. These parks include Britton Fields, Burnett Fields, and El Toro Fields, which are all a part of an elementary School parks.

Within 200 miles of Morgan Hill there are eight baseball/softball facilities. Most of these facilities are located north of Morgan Hill as shown in the map below.

Figure 5-4

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