Barrie Community Sports Complex — Local services in Springwater

There are many diamonds here, we played exclusively on Springwater 1 and 2. Be prepared for the dustiest diamond and viewing area I've ever been to. I understand the kids are safer on nice fine dust, but the parents that drove the kids there would likely enjoy either some pavement or better yet, grass and shade. This set up created some of the most dangerous viewing area I have ever encountered, literally 20 times a game, screams of "Ball" or "Heads" would be heard. At first it was funny, but when a lady who was meters away was cranked in the temple and downed and there was no way to alert her, we all became very conscious of the danger factor. The back stops, although high, are not curved enough to stop pop ups. A simple netting either hoisted from the light standards of each diamond or covering the center viewing area would prevent this. Small baby struck by this ball would certainly cause grievous harm. Consider realigning the diamonds when building the next fourplex to join the outfields so the beautiful woods and shade and grass left by nature can be wear we sit and...

It's a huge sport center. There are many ball fields with watching stand or benches. It's professional designed layout. They are many parking lots just beside the fields. The trees and grass are all maintained very well. It's very clean. It's connecting with Simcoe County Forest. There are trails among the forest for biking and hiking. There's a beautiful lake there. The ball fields are closed temporarily. The gate is closed too. We parked the car at main entrance. The small parking lot was full...

Diamond after diamond after diamond with solid concessions all over. Each diamond is clay and very well maintained. If I was going to host a softball, and maybe a baseball, tournament this where I would host. Would have been great to see the concession truck moving around and not sitting. Good warm up areas at back of each diamond. Haven't been here at night yet but I'll bet the mosquitos are thick with all the pine. Oh and did I mention the snack bar serves...