Facility Information

Bailey Park


Bailey Park, located west of Capital N.E., between Bridge St. and Roosevelt Avenue, is a multi-use facility featuring three full-sized baseball stadiums, including the 6,000 seat C.O. Brown Stadium; two quadra-plex softball diamonds, four sand volleyball courts, multiple playground structures (including Anybodies Playground designed to accommodate play for children with disabilities), 12 shuffleboard courts, picnicking areas, shade pavilions, a boat launch and fishing access on the Battle Creek river, Linear Park access and green space.   

Convis & Flannery Softball Facilities

  • Seating capacity of 1,000 at Convis and 3,000 at Flannery
  • Quadra-Plex (4 diamond) configuration
  • Each field is completely fenced 300 feet to right and left field fence, 320 feet to center
  • Each field is fully lighted
  • Moon rock infield, grass outfield
  • Bleacher seating
  • Concessions and restrooms at each quadra-plex

C.O. Brown Stadium

  • Home of the Battle Creek Bombers, Northwoods Collegiate Wooden Bat League
  • Field meets professional baseball standards
  • Seating capacity of 6,000

Nichols & Morrison Fields

  • Bleacher seating
  • Both fields are fully fenced 335 feet to right and left field fence, 400 feet to center
  • Both fields are fully lighted
  • Grass infields
  • Covered dugouts
  • Public address systems

Sand Volleyball Courts

  • Four courts
  • Available daily, from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

Shuffleboard

  • 12 courts
  • Convenient parking nearby
  • Leagues run May through September

Whether you are renting a diamond or watching the Battle Creek Bombers, you can always find sporting action at Bailey Park!

Rental Fees Fees for single day rental are based on size and length of tournament. Standard charges include diamond rental, preparation, use of bases, cleanup and site supervision. Additional fees may be charged for field refits and use of lights, when necessary. 

To inquire about field availability call Battle Creek Parks and Recreation at 269-966-3431.
Call for current rates.

Stadiums & Fields
  • C.O. Brown Stadium: 6,000 seat stadium
  • Nichols Field: 1,500 seats
  • Morrison Field: 1,000 seats
  • Diamond #9 (Terry Newton Field)
  • Convis Field: four-field complex
  • Flannery Fields: four-field complex
For more information on renting the sand volleyball or shuffle board courts at Bailey Park please phone 269-966-3431.

Contact Us

  1. Duska Brumm

    Recreation Director

    Email: dabrumm@battlecreekmi.gov

    Ph: 269.966.3431

  1. Bailey Park
    1392 Capital Ave. NE
    Battle Creek, MI 49017
    Ph: 269.966.3431