Ridley Sports Complex - Columbia, TN — Local services in Columbia

Nice huge park; several fields that were all well maintained. The reasoning for 3 stars is the fact that we were there for a tournament and there was only (2) park employees there to maintain their facilities. So you can imagine how quickly everything turned into a mess with 20+ teams, coaches, parents, grandparents,etc... being there. Concession prices were a bit pricey and the drinks came out warm. You can't bring in your own cooler and they won't sell you a cup of ice!!! When it's 90° outside you definitely need one or the other!!!! I would just expect a little more organization especially considering gate price was 10$ for age 10 up and it was also a 200$ entry fee for the team. Maybe next time they'll be...

I don't know why this placeWe're has recieved "high praise" for this Sports Complex. While it is nicer than some, it certainly is not far and above many facilities in the Middle Tennessee area. We're here for a USA Girls Softball Tournament. They're charging an outrageous amount to get in to watch the games, the concession stand is about the worst i've seen, you can't bring in your own cooler, and handicap parking is too far away from the fields. If given the opportunity to come back to play, I'll pass. It definitely isn't worth the price of admission. To close this on a positive note, I'm watching my 4th game and this tournament DOES HAVE the BEST officials i've seen in youth sports ,,, and that IS...

Ridley Sports Complex is a good facility for girls softball tournaments. They have paved parking lots and do have an area for RV & large truck parking, which is a big bonus for parents who are traveling a long distance to have their daughter play in these tournaments in TN! This year they have portable toilets set up for the public to use, which is a welcome respite for the w day tournaments that are being held every weekend! And the snack bar now puts ice into sweet tea drinks! Which is Another big improvement over years past!!! Overall, this is a good ballpark to host tournaments in, in...