Directions to Other State Fields

The directions on soccer fields below are from several websites: the Mid-State Soccer Website at http://www.ebhm.org/soccer/, the NASL website at http://www.nasl.com and Alabama Youth Soccer's website at http://www.alabamayouthsoccer.org/

1996/Soccer Blast:
From Huntsville: Take I-65S and travel East on I-59/I-20 to Hwy 31 exit. Take Red Mtn Expressway to Hwy 280E and then follow directions below. From Montgomery: Take Hwy 119 from I-65 N and cut across to Hwy 280. Take a right on Hwy 280 and follow direction below. From I-459 take Hwy 280 E to just past Dunavant Road, 7.5 miles. Turn left at Dead Ahead Marine. Follow the road to the complex. Parking is available adjacent to the first field. Soccer Blast is located to the left of the fields as you enter. N33.37107 W86.66108 http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=33.37107&longitude=-86.66108&title=Sports+Blast+1996&zoom=7
A. G. Gaston / Jaguar's Field
The A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club is on South Park Drive, Southwest. Coming from downtown Birmingham, follow 3rd Avenue West until the McDonalds on Avenue V; follow Avenue V until it runs into South Park Drive; follow South Park Drive until it ends.
Acton (Briarwood)
Take the I-459 turn-off from either 280-S or I-65 S. The Acton Road exit of I-459 is between Highway 280-S & I-65 South. Once on Acton Road, go north. The entry to Briarwood Christian School is the first thing you come to. Go up the hill and left into the school and follow the signs to the field, which is back around to your left some more.
ADCO/TELCO Field (See SportsFirst 1996 Fields) N33 22.284 W86 39.502
Airport 1 & 2 (Tuscaloosa)
Exit I-20/I-59 at McFarland Boulevard exit. Proceed right onto McFarland. Travel straight until you cross the Warrior River. Continue heading west. Pass Northport Civic Center (on right) at US Highway 43 intersection. Go straight approximately 2 miles. You will pass a Food Max on the right. There is a light at the Food Max. Proceed on to the next traffic light. Turn left. Cross RR Tracks. Take 2nd left past tracks. Follow signs to airport. Field is just before airport parking lot. Allow yourself extra time to get to this one from Birmingham. (WARNING: do not confuse with WASA/UofA 1&2)
Alabaster Municipal Parks 1, US & U10:
I-65 South to Exit 238, (Alabaster); Turn right onto Highway 31 North; Go 0.9 mile to 1st traffic light; turn left over railroad tracks onto Highway 119; travel 2.2 miles past two traffic lights and over another set of railroad tracks to a third traffic light, and at the 3rd traffic light, turn right onto Thompson Road. Go 0.4 mile and turn left onto Warrior Drive. Go 0.6 mile on Warrior Drive in front of and around Thompson High School; turn right at Alabaster Municipal Park sign. Field is on the right.
Altamont / Comer Field (see Iguana Soccer Club)
Arkadelphia:
Take Arkadelphia Rd. exit off I-59. Go 2 blocks North. Turn right. Field is on the left.
Attack/Engel Field:
From I-65, take exit 246, Hwy. 119. Go east. Go several miles - pass Oak Mtn. Middle Elem. Sch. At traffic light at County Highway 14, turn left. Oak Mtn. Presbyterian Church is on the right. Turn in church parking lot, go through parking lot and follow road to parking. Engel Field is the upper field on the far side of the parking lot.
OR from Hwy. 280, go west on Hwy. 119. Go several miles - pass Briarwood Christian School. At traffic light at County Hwy. 14, turn right. Follow the underlined directions above.
Auburn Soccer Fields:
From Montgomery - Take I-85 to the College Street exit (Highway 29). Go north toward Auburn. Left at Wal-Mart intersection. This will place you on Shug Jordan Parkway. Go approximately 3.5 miles. The entrance to the fields will be on the right, marked by a blue city of Auburn sign which is about 0.5 mile past the national Guard Armory (on left). From Birmingham - Take 280 South. Just past the Alabama state rest area, turn right on Highway 147. Go south approximately 3-4 miles to stoplight. Take right onto Shug Jordan Parkway. Go approximately 1 mile to first stoplight. Continue on Shug Jordan Parkway 0.25 to 0.5 mile. The entrance to the fields will be on the right, marked by a blue city of Auburn sign.
Baldwin Co. High School:
From north, travel I-65S and exit at Bay Minette Exit- At 2nd Stop light turn right. High School on left. Enter at 3rd entrance to parking lot. Field is on right. From the south, I-10 (Exit Loxley) Go North on Hwy 59. Bay Minette is about 20 miles north. At 6th stop light take a left. High School parking lots will be on left. Enter third entrance. Field is on right.
Bessemer YMCA/ES Usher:
From Birmingham, take I-59 South. Take the last Bessemer Exit (exit 108, Academy Drive Bessemer Civic Center is at this exit). Turn left at bottom of the ramp and go under I-59 - You will be on Academy Drive Bear to the right and pass Wal-Mart. Go through light and continue to stop sign where Academy Drive comes to a dead-end. Turn left on Fourth Ave. YMCA is less than 1/4 mile on right.
Briarwood 119
The field is located at Briarwood High School on Highway 119, close to the 280 end.
Briarwood 119 Track Field
Follow directions to BRIARWOOD 119, the Track Field is right next to it - same side of the road north.
Briarwood High School:
Follow directions to BRIARWOOD 119 - this field is just across the highway on the school side.
Birmingham Soccer Club/JPK:
I-20 East to Old Leeds Road Exit (past Sam's & Wal-Mart in Irondale). Go right onto Old Leeds Road Take the first right on Appaloosa. Follow to the fields at the end by Gene's Marine.
Brookwood Forest Elementary Field
From I-459: Exit at Liberty Parkway (exit 23) Driving South turn left off of off-ramp if traveling North turn right. Proceed to the first intersection and turn right. Go to next intersection and turn right on to Overton Road. You will go under I-459 and follow Overton Rd. going through one stoplight (OakdaleDr) and continue to the second stoplight (S. Brookwood Rd). Take a right on Brookwood; go up hill and through first stop sign. Brookwood Forest is on the right. Park in the lot, field is behind school.
BSC/ Center Point Court House:
Take I-459 N, then I-59 N to the Pinson/Trussville exit (#141). Turn left and continue approx 6 mi. to the end, which is Center Pt. Rd. in Pinson. Turn left. The Center Pt. Courthouse is a couple miles ahead on the left. The soccer field is on the hill. OR Exit Roebuck Pkwy. off of I-59. Go 5.6 mi north on Parkway East. Field is on the right adjacent to the Center Pt. Courthouse.
Chelsea/Forest Park:
I-459 to Highway 280 South. Follow 280 past Highway 119, past 1996 fields. Turn left onto Essex Dr in the Forest Park subdivision, roughly 0.5 miles east of 1996 sign on 280. If you reach Alabama 43, you have passed the turn, so turn around . Take first right onto Park Rd, follow road 1.5 miles. Field is on the left.
Chelsea Forest Park - N33 37.084 W86 64.323
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Clay Ball Park:
Take I-59 North, exit Deerfoot Parkway, turn right. Go approximately 3.5 miles to the end of Deerfoot Parkway Turn right onto Springville Road Go 1/4 mile, turn right into Clay Elementary entrance.
Clay U10 Field:
Go I-59 North to Deerfoot Parkway exit. Turn right to go back over the interstate and continue until the road ends, turn right onto Old Springville Road. Go approx 2 (two) blocks to Rogers Grocery and turn left onto Clay-Palmerdale Rd. Go approx � mile and field is on the left by Center Pt. Fire Station #4.
Coca-Cola Fields: See SportsFirst 1996 Fields.
Dothan/Westgate Park
Coming from the North. Go south on 231, turn right at Westgate Parkway. Go approximately 1 mile and turn right at the 3rd light into West Gate Park. Turn right at the stop sign and left at the tennis complex. Turn right onto Soccer Road. Coming from the West on Highway 84. turn left at Adventure Land onto Soccer Road.
East Fields Bradford Community Park
Take I-59 North to Tallapoosa Street exit (Exit #128). At the end of the off ramp travel right. This is Highway 79 North. Travel approximately 15.9 miles until you come to a flashing light. At flashing light, turn left onto Bradford Road. Go 1.6 miles and turn left onto Bradford Trafford Road. The park is about 100 feet ahead on the left just before you get to the fire station.
Enterprise
Highway 167 South from Troy, AL. Turn right into Johnny Henderson Family Park (Identified by a Helicopter statue and pond) and go the back of the park.
Five Points South YMCA/Ramsay Park
From downtown Birmingham, take I-290 East toward Atlanta, exit at Oporto-Madrid; turn right. At the 3rd traffic light (Montclair Road), turn right. Ramsey Park Field is on the left past Baptist-Montclair & the Jewish Community Center.
Gardendale:
I-65 North to Gardendale Fieldstown Rd, exit #271. Turn left and proceed approximately 3 miles. Fields are on the right at the corner of Fieldstown and Jew Hollow Roads.
Gullion Field:
From Birmingham, I-20 East to 1st Oxford/Anniston exit (Hwy 21). Turn left (north) and proceed nine (9) miles to Baltzel Gate entrance to Fort McClellan (be in right hand lane). Turn right and go 1.1 miles to a traffic circle. Bear right around the traffic circle past the fire hall and exit to the right again onto Summerall Gate Rd. Go 4 tenths of a mile to Rucker Rd. Turn left, and go to Stem Ave. (1 block) and turn right, going another 2 tenths mi. to field parking areas at both ends of the field. Parking also available behind the reviewing stands; do not park on grass along the road. From Gadsden (point�s north): Use Hwy 431 to Anniston. Turn left (north) onto Hwy 21 and proceed 2.3 mi. (4th traffic light) to the Baltzel Gate entrance on your right. From this entrance into Fort McClellan, follow the instructions listed above.
First Christian Church (American Soccer Club)
I-459 to Hwy. 280 S. Take Hwy. 280 S. approx 4 miles to Valleydale Rd. Turn right on Valleydale Rd. First Christian Church is approx 2 miles from Hwy. 280 just past the traffic light at Inverness Pkwy. The church will be on your right.
Fort McClellan Football Field (Anniston)
From Birmingham, I-20 East to 1st Oxford/Anniston exit (Hwy 21). Turn left (north) and proceed nine (9) miles to Baltzel Gate entrance to Fort McClellan (be in right hand lane). Turn right and go 1.1 miles to a traffic circle. Bear right around the traffic circle past the fire hall and exit to the right again onto Summerall Gate Rd. Go 2 tenths of a mile. You will be at a yield sign and a gym on the right and construction to your right just past the yield sign. Continue on past the construction and take your first right drive up about 100 yards or so and you will see the football field on your right.
Fort McClellan Gullion Field (Anniston)
From Birmingham, I-20 East to 1st Oxford/Anniston exit (Hwy 21). Turn left (north) and proceed nine (9) miles to Baltzel Gate entrance to Fort McClellan (be in right hand lane). Turn right and go 1.1 miles to a traffic circle. Bear right around the traffic circle past the fire hall and exit to the right again onto Summerall Gate Rd. Go 4 tenths of a mile to Rucker Rd. Turn left, and go to Stem Ave. (1 block) and turn right, going another 2 tenths mi. to field parking areas at both ends of the field. Parking also available behind the reviewing stands; do not park on grass along the road. Approximately N33 42.559 W85 47.594
Forest Park (American Soccer Club) see Chelsea/Forest Park, below.
Heardmont Park 1, 2, & 3: (American Soccer Club)
The park is on Alabama Highway 119. If you're coming from I-65 take Exit #246 (Hwy 119/Oak Mountain) - Go east approximately four (4) miles. The park is about 3/4 mile north of Caldwell Mill Road. If you are coming from US 280, it is 1/2 mile south of Oak Mountain Elementary.
There are now three fields at Heardmont Park (1,2, & 3, with A/B side to side configurations for U10). The park is now well marked and there are 'you are here' signs and directional signs for each field. All the fields are reached by walking over pedestrian bridges. Fields 1 and 2 are across the bridge to the left of the Senior Center, while field 3 is across the bridge to the right of the playground. N33 21.845 W86 43.376
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Henderson Park:
Hwy 1675 from Troy, Al. Turn right into Johnny Henderson Family Park (Identified by Helicopter Statue and Pond) and go to back of the park.
Heritage Park:
From the Huntsville area, take I-65 south to Hwy 278 exit(2nd Cullman exit). Go east towards Cullman, taking a right at the 3rd traffic light (West Main), past cemetery & Marvin�s. Take a left on Olive Street; the parking lot is on the left past Woodland Village. From the Birmingham area, I-65 north, take exit 304 at Good Hope and travel right towards Cullman. Past the Cullman Industrial Park continue to the 1st traffic light (West Main) & take a left. Take a right on Olive Street and continue to the parking lot on the left past Woodland Village.
Hewitt-Trussville Complex:
From the Pinson/Trussville exit (#141), bear right onto Chalkville Road, go 1.2 mi. left on Oak Street, go past Football Stadium, take park entrance road - first left past bridge. Soccer fields are 0.8 mi. ahead. Field numbers are posted. Bring lawn chairs. N33 63.535 W86 59.293
Holy Spirit (Tuscaloosa)
Exit I-59 at McFarland Boulevard. Proceed right onto McFarland. Turn left at 1st traffic light onto 37th Street East. Church and school are on left just after turn. Field is at front of school, right behind Krystal Restaurant.
Homewood - Shades Cahaba School:
Located at 3000 Montgomery Highway (aka Independence Drive, aka Red Mountain Expressway). The school is on the corner of Oxmoor Road & Red Mountain Expressway. The field is behind the school, across from the Piggly Wiggly.
Homer E. Hayes (Fairfield)
Take I-59 South to Exit 118 (Valley Road). Bear right on Valley Road and proceed through second traffic light. Make first left turn after train overpass onto Millstead Road. Continue on this road for approximately 1 mile. Take right turn at brick sign that says "GLEN OAKS". Field is up the hill on the right. Parking is available at the park & recreational area.
Hoover Met #1 & #2
Take I-65 to I-459 S. Get off at the second exit which is Alabama Route 150. This is the exit for Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Follow the signs to the Hoover Met. Fields are on left, just before stadium.
From the Interstate 459/Interstate 65 Junction: Take Interstate 459 South for about 5 miles to Exit 10 (The Hoover Metropolitan Stadium/Highway 150 Exit). Turn left at the bottom of the exit onto Highway 150 East. Drive 0.4 miles to the second traffic light and turn right into the entrance of �Trace Crossings� (you will be traveling towards The Hoover Metropolitan Stadium). Go a mile or two and you will see the soccer fields on your left, just before the Metropolitan Stadium.
Iguana Soccer Club/Comer Field:
Traveling east on 8th Avenue South (University Blvd.) follow until it turns into Clairmont Rd. You�ll pass Highlands Golf Course on your right. Continue on Clairmont for 1.7 mi past golf course; take a left on 50th Place. Take your first left (50 yds.) on 50th Street. Comer School is a half mile ahead on left. Field is behind the school.
Irondale Soccer Association / Grantswood:
From I-459, take the Grants Mill Road exit. If traveling east on I-459, at exit turn left and cross back over the interstate. Take the first right turn (Grantswood Road) and travel approximately 1 mile. Grantswood School is up the hill on the left. Park at the school. The soccer fields are around the left side of the school building.
Jefferson State Athletic Fields:
Take I-59/20 East to Tallapoosa Street (Highway 79) exit # 128. Go north 10.4 miles through Tarrant to Pinson, past the Carson Road entrance to Jefferson State. The entrance to the sports area is .6 miles past Carson Road on the right. The fields are up the hill behind the Lady Pioneers Softball Field.
Leeds:
From Birmingham take I-20 east to exit 144(first Leeds exit), turn right at the bottom of the ramp. You will be on Hwy. 78. Follow Hwy. 78 to 1st red light, turn right onto President St. Go to stop sign and turn left onto Hwy 119. Go � mile to Leeds Memorial Park (the park is located on the right hand side of Hwy 119) and enter Memorial Park, the soccer fields are located at the rear of Memorial Park.
From Hwy 280 take Hwy 119 to Leeds. The soccer fields are located on Hwy 119 at the rear of Leeds Memorial Park.
Liberty Park:
Take I-65 to I-459 North to Liberty Parkway exit. At end of exit ramp turn right, and a few yards further turn right again. Proceed to stop sign at bottom of hill. Go straight through intersection into Liberty Park (Do not turn right and go back under the interstate) Proceed along Liberty Parkway for approximately 4 miles and you will see the entrance to the Vestavia Sports Complex on the right. Enter through the gate and drive past the baseball fields until you come to the soccer fields. Fields are numbered. Classic play will be on fields #13 unless specified to be on #10.
Mountain Brook Elementary:
From Highway 280: Take HWY 280 west to Hollywood Blvd. Exit. Turn right at top of ramp. Go to first stoplight and take a right onto Cahaba Rd. Field is approximately 0.4 miles on your left.
Mobile/ Cottage Hill Park:
From I-65, exit at Airport Boulevard heading west. Continue west on Airport Boulevard to Hillcrest Road. Turn left at Hillcrest road and go south. The entrance to Cottage Hill Park is located on the left, just past the intersection of Hillcrest and Grelot Road.
Logan Martin/Pell City
Take Exit #158 (Ashville/Pell City) off I-20 east. Take Highway 231 South (turn right). Go about 3.5 to 4 miles to the intersection of Highway 231 & Highway 34. Turn left, go 0.5 mile, the field is located behind the Pell City Civic Center.
Magic Field
Take I-20 east to exit 144B. Go over I-20, follow Moody Parkway (Hwy. 411) to Park Avenue. Go right. Turn into park on right. Take left road, follow around to soccer fields.
Midfield Municipal Park Football/Soccer Field
located behind Midfield Kia Car dealership on Bessemer Super Highway in Midfield. Take I59 South to Exit 118 (Valley Road). Bear right on Valley Road and turn left onto Arron Aronnov Dr. Go approx 1.2 miles and turn right onto Bessemer Super Hwy. Go 0.4 mi and turn left onto Grant Street. Turn right on Breland Drive into Midfield Municipal Park. The park is adjacent to the Midfield Public Library. (If you miss the left turn on Grant Street the park is located behind Midfield KIA car dealership.)
Montgomery YMCA Soccer Complex
I-65 South to I-85 East - exit #9 (AUM); turn left. Turn left on Brown Springs Rd. The fields are ahead on the right. YMCA phone 262-6411.
Montgomery YMCA fields:
Take I-65 to I-85 in Montgomery. Take I-85 East toward Atlanta. Take Exit #9-AUM/Taylor Road. At end of ramp, take a left onto Taylor Road (If coming in on I 85 West, take a right onto Taylor Road at end of ramp at Exit #9). Follow road past Baptist Hospital and turn left onto Winton Blount Blvd. Follow road and at next stop, turn left onto Brown Springs; fields will be on right.
MOODY PARK/MAGIC SC:
Take I-20 east to exit 144B. Go over I-20, follow Moody Parkway (Hwy. 411) to Park Avenue (crossroads). Go right. Turn into park on right. Take left road, follow around to soccer fields.
MOUNTAIN BROOK/BROOKWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Take I-459 to the River Run exit (Liberty Park exit 23). Turn right onto Overton Road & go under I-459. At the 2nd traffic light (South Brookwood Road) turn right. The school is just there on your right. Take the second right into the school and the field is behind the school.
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MOUNTAIN BROOK ELEMENTARY:
Take Highway 280W to Hollywood Boulevard Exit. Turn right at top of ramp. Go to light and turn right. Field is approximately 1/4 mile on left. N33 48.273 W86 77.257
Mountain Brook High School (Upper and Lower Fields)
From I-459: Exit at Liberty Parkway (exit 23) Driving South turn left off of off-ramp if traveling north turn right. Proceed to the first intersection and turn right. Go to next intersection and turn right on to Overton Road. You will go under I-459 and follow Overton Rd. going to first stoplight (Oakdale Dr). Turn right on Oakdale Dr. and go to first light and turn right at high school entrance. The entrance to the lower field is through agate to the left as you come into the parking lot. The upper field is at the back end of the upper parking lot, to the right of the school.
Mountain Brook High School - Upper, Lower Large & Lower Small
Take I-459 to the River Run exit (Liberty Park exit 23). Turn right onto Overton Road & go under I-459. Turn right on to Oakdale Road (1st traffic light)& turn right onto Bethune Drive The HS is at the end of Bethune.
The Upper Field is on the hill by the school.
North Florence:
Take Cox Creek Parkway west to Chisholm Road. Continue south on Chisholm Road 1.5 miles to fields.
Oak Mountain Elementary School (American Soccer Club)
I-65 to Highway 119 (Cahaba Valley Road); turn left. Go approximately 4.5 miles. School is on your left.
Oak Mountain Presbyterian Field (Briarwood)
From I-65, take exit 246, Hwy. 119. Go east several miles past Oak Mtn. Middle Elem. School. At the traffic light at County Hwy. 14, turn left. Oak Mtn. Presbyterian Church is on the right.
Our Lady of the Valley (American Soccer Club)
From Highway 280 � Go south on Highway 119 (feels like west) � OLV Field is on the left just past Heardmont Park. From I-65 � take exit 246 (Highway 119) � Go north (feels like east) - OLV is on the right just past the intersection of Caldwell Mill and Highway 119.
Parkway/Parkway Christian:
Take I-59 N to the Roebuck Parkway exit Turn left. Approximately 3 blocks to Huffman Road (Fire Station), turn right. Another 1 1/2 blocks to Parkway Christian Academy on the right. The field is behind the school.
Pell City
Take Exit 158 (Ashville/Pell City) off I-20 East. Take Hwy 231 South (turn right). Go about 3.5 to 4 miles to the intersection of Hwy 231 & Hwy 34. Turn left, go 1/2 mile, the field is located behind the Pell City Civic Center.
Pinson Valley Youth Soccer Association (PVYSA)/Pinson First Baptist Athletic Small & Large Fields
Take I-459 N, then I-59 N to the Pinson/Trussville exit (#141). Turn left and continue approximately 6 mi. to the end, which is Center Point Road in Pinson. Turn right. At first traffic light, Clayton Street, turn left. Continue through downtown Pinson, over the RR tracks to the first dirt drive on the left.
Pleasant Grove Athletic Complex
I-59 southbound Exit 119-A Lloyd Noland Parkway); Turn left at bottom of exit ramp and go back under interstate; Take first right (this will be a few yards beyond the 2nd traffic light after you go under interstate); Go to stop sign and turn left on Commerce Avenue; Go to traffic light and turn right on Crawford and cross several sets of RR tracks; Take left after crossing tracks, this is Ensley-Pleasant Grove Road; Go to 3rd traffic light and take a right on Pleasant Grove Road; Go about 1/2 mile and there will be a green sign "Athletic Complex"; Turn left and go about 1 1/4 miles and the Pleasant Grove Athletic Complex will be on the left; Go past the main entrance and the football field will be on the left; Turn left past the football field and there will be parking on the right.
Detour directions (county has closed Ensley-PG Road for 18 mos.) Please use revised directions:
159 South to exit 115 onto Allison Bonnet Memorial Parkway toward Hueytown across RR tracks go to third traffic signal. Turn right between Church's Chicken & Racetrac gas station onto PG road. Go 1/2 mile beyond second traffic light and turn left onto 4th Street @ green sign "Athletic Complex" and go about 1 1/4 miles and the Pleasant Grove Athletic Complex will be on the left; Go past the main entrance and the football field will be on the left; Turn left past the football field and there will be parking on the right.
Polo Fields:
From Interstate 459/ Interstate 65 Junction. Take Interstate 65 South 16.1 miles to Exit 234 (Shelby County Airport). Turn left at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp. This will be Shelby County Highway 87 toward the University of Montevallo. Proceed 1.6 miles to a dead end intersection with Shelby County Highway 22. Turn Right. Polo fields are 0.6 miles on the left. Approximate GPS - N33 08.749 W86 47.210

Randolph High School:
From 565E: South on 231 to Drake Ave. Go East on Drake. Randolph High on left 5 miles.
Red Mountain Soccer Club/Comer Field: see Iguana SC/Comer Field above.
Riverchase #'s 1, 2, 3, 4 (Hoover)
At the intersection of I-459 and Highway 31, take Highway 31, South. Go to the 8th traffic light (1.5 mi), turn left into the Riverchase business district. Go 0.2 mi, turn left (2nd left) onto Parkway River Road Go 0.2 mi, turn right into the 2nd entrance for Blue Cross/Blue Shield parking area. Park here. Walk back to the entrance, turn right and walk to the bottom of the hill. Turn right into the park. Fields are numbered: #1, #2, #3, #4. N 33 22.1922 W 86 47.5038
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Rocky Ridge #1 & #2 (Hoover)
Take I-459 to the Acton Road exit. Go west on Acton Road toward McDonalds and Krystal Hamburgers. Go to the 2nd red light (Rocky Ridge School is at this intersection). Turn left on to Old Rocky Ridge Road. The field entrance is approximately 0.7 mile, directly across from Liberty Church.
Snow Hinton Park #'s 4, 5 (Tuscaloosa)
Take I-59 toward Tuscaloosa. Exit at the second Tuscaloosa exit, McFarland Boulevard Exit and turn right onto McFarland Boulevard The field is next to this road, and will be on your right, and is just before you get to the University Mall.
Sokol A & B & C (Tuscaloosa)
Exit I-20/I-59 at McFarland Boulevard exit. Proceed right onto McFarland. Travel straight until you cross the Warrior River. Proceed to the FOURTH traffic light (Delchamps is no longer there. The plaza is, but the store went out of business in 1999. The light is just past Open Door Baptist Church.). Turn right at this light. Proceed approximately 2 miles. Sokol Park is on the right. Turn right onto Old Colony Road (Union Chapel road was re-named) immediately before reaching park. Proceed 0.3 mil. Turn left at first road. Parking lot for fields is on the left.
ATTENTION: Alternate directions to avoid game day traffic on McFarland Blvd. Exit - From B�ham, take right on Exit 79 (University Blvd.). Follow signs for 215 South (State Hwy. 215 or University Blvd.). About 5.5 miles, turn right onto Crescent Ridge Road (Holt High School sign). About 2.3 miles, turn left onto Jack Warner Pkwy. About 0.9 miles, turn right at first light to get onto bridge. Take left off of bridge at the light onto Rice Mine Road. About 1.1 miles, turn right onto North Ridge Rd. (at 1st light). About 2.1 miles North Ridge turns left onto Ol� Colony Rd. First right, then second parking lot on left.
Springville City Park
I-59 North to exit #154 - make left at top of exit. Go straight at 4-way stop. Make left onto Village Springs Rd. (approx 1 mile). Go approx 1 more mile to Springville City Park Fields (Baseball Fields)
SportsFirst 1996 Fields (#3, Coca-Cola & ADCO-TELCO Fields):
From I-459, take Hwy. 280 East to just past Dunavant Rd.- 7.5 miles. Turn left just past Hwy. 280 Paint & Body Shop. Follow the road past SoccerBlast to the complex. Parking available at the Coca-Cola Field (first field). The ADCO-TELCO Field is by the pond. Field #3 is on the left. N33 22.284 W86 39.502
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St. Aloysius Field:
From I59 South, take Academy Drive exit (108) and at the traffic light turn left. Go right around the curve to the 2nd traffic light. Turn left at the church (St. Aloysius Way). The school and the church are across the street from the BP gas station and Wal-Mart Supercenter. The field is behind the gym. From I459 South, take Birmingham exit 59N/20E, exit Academy Drive and turn right. Go right around the curve to the 2nd traffic light. Turn left at the church (St. Aloysius Way). The school and the church are across the street from the BP gas station and Wal-Mart Supercenter. The field is behind the gym.
Trussville:
From Birmingham takeI-59 north to the Trussville-Pinson exit (Exit #141). Turn right off the exit ramp onto Chalkville Mt. Road. At the 2nd light (7/10 mile) turn left onto Poplar Street. Go 8/10 mile and bear to the right onto Happy Hollow Road. Go 3/10 mile and turn right onto Riverbend Road. Go 2/10 mile straight into the back entrance of the Trussville Sports Complex. As you enter the Complex, you will pass the Tennis Courts. Follow that road and turn left at the stop sign and follow the signs to the Soccer Fields. Field numbers are posted. Bring chairs.
Tuscaloosa/Holy Spirit:
Exit I-59 at McFarland Blvd. Turn left at first traffic light. Field is on the right, behind the Krystal restaurant.
Tuscaloosa/Sokol A&B:
Exit I-20/I-59 at McFarland Blvd. Proceed right onto MacFarland and travel straight ahead until you cross the Warrior River. At the 3rd traffic light (Delchamps on right) turn right and proceed approximately 2 miles. Sokol Park is on the right. Turn right onto Union Chapel road immediately before reaching the park. Proceed 0.3 miles and turn left at first road. Parking is on the left.
University of South Alabama:
I-65 south exit Dauphin St, right at light, right at second right to service rd. North on service rd. to Old Shell rd. Left (west) on Old Shell 2 miles to USA field on right where baseball stadium
USA/Adamsville Park 1 & 2:
Take I-59 to Arkadelphia Road Exit - Turn right onto Highway 78 West. Travel 9 miles to red light (McDonald's on left) -- turn left onto Bankhead Highway -- go 0.5 miles to stop sign. Turn right onto Union Grove Road Travel 1.2 miles (just past church) Turn left onto Dogwood Road Entrance to parking is 0.2 miles on left just past cemetery. Under-8 goals are 6' x 12'.
Vestavia Liberty Park #'s 11, 10 or 14 , 12A, 12B:
Exit at River Run/Liberty Park exit off I-459. From outer loop, at end of ramp, bear right. From inner loop, turn left across interstate. Turn right at yield sign Continue straight on this road, across bridge into Liberty Park. Follow Road (Liberty Parkway) for about 4 miles. Entrance to the complex is on the right (black gate) just before the new Liberty Park Elementary School. Follow the road through the park, past the baseball fields, to the soccer fields. http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=33.47217&longitude=-86.67477&title=Vestavia&zoom=7
University of Alabama 1 & 2 (Tuscaloosa)
Take I-59/20 to Tuscaloosa. Exit at the
McFarland Blvd. exit (Rt 82). Turn right (west) onto McFarland Blvd. Stay on McFarland Blvd past DCH Regional Medical Center. Take the next exit (Campus Dr.). Proceed straight through the intersection. At the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, turn left onto Campus Drive. Proceed under the overpass, past the U of A Women�s softball field and past the U of A Rec Center. Turn left into the parking lot. The fields are adjacent to the parking lot. (WARNING: do not confuse with WASA/Airport 1&2)
West Homewood Park (U10 1 & 2 or Large):
I-65; Oxmoor Road exit. Turn AWAY from Greensprings. At the fork, bear right. The entrance to the park is approximately 3/4 mi. ahead on the left. Follow paved road past ball fields and pool to the top of the hill. The field is on the big field on your right.
Weygand (Homewood)
Follow directions to WEST HOMEWOOD PARK but continue past Park entrance. Field is located on the corner of West Oxmoor Road and Snow Rd - on the left, just past WEST HOMEWOOD PARK.