Westfield, Indiana is home to Grand Park Sports Campus, a 400-acre, city-owned sports complex with 26 baseball and softball diamonds, 31 multipurpose soccer fields, and an indoor events center — making Westfield one of the most sports-active communities in the Midwest for families with kids in travel or recreational athletics.

What makes Grand Park such a draw for sports families

Grand Park sits on 400 acres on the north side of Westfield and is owned and operated by the City of Westfield. The numbers are hard to match anywhere else in the region: 26 baseball and softball diamonds (8 with synthetic turf, all lighted for night games) and 31 multipurpose soccer fields (7 turf, 8 lighted). The Grand Park Events Center adds three more full-sized indoor turf fields, and the Pacers Athletic Center — owned separately by the Indiana Pacers organization — brings five basketball courts plus two multipurpose indoor courts to the same campus.

Baseball, softball, soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee are all played at Grand Park. The Indianapolis Colts hold their annual training camp there, Indy Eleven Women (USL W League) have called it home since 2022, and the Indianapolis AlleyCats (Ultimate Frisbee Association) have played there since 2018 — so it's not just a youth facility, it's a venue that draws professional and semi-pro sports too. Grand Park has also hosted the Big Ten Men's and Women's Soccer Tournaments.

It's more than fields — it's a trail hub too

Grand Park connects directly into more than 10 miles of pedestrian and bike trails, including the largest trailhead on the Monon Trail. For a family that's spending several nights a week at practice or a weekend at a tournament, that matters: siblings who aren't on the field that day have somewhere to bike or walk, and the campus doesn't feel like a parking-lot-and-bleachers-only destination.

What this means if you're house hunting with a sports family in mind

For families relocating to the Indianapolis area specifically because of club or travel sports, proximity to Grand Park is often the single biggest factor in choosing a neighborhood — trimming even 10-15 minutes off a daily practice drive adds up fast across a season. Westfield's neighborhoods closest to Grand Park tend to see strong, steady demand from exactly this kind of buyer, which is worth knowing whether you're buying or eventually selling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Park open to the public, or only for organized teams and tournaments?
Grand Park hosts a mix of scheduled tournaments/league play and public-facing amenities like its trails; field access for practice or drop-in play depends on what's scheduled that day. Check Grand Park's own site or call ahead before planning a visit around a specific field.

Who owns and runs Grand Park?
The City of Westfield owns and operates the main Grand Park campus. The Pacers Athletic Center on the same campus is owned separately by the Indiana Pacers organization, who acquired it in 2017.

What sports can you play at Grand Park?
Baseball, softball, soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee are all played across Grand Park's outdoor fields, the Events Center's indoor turf fields, and the Pacers Athletic Center's basketball courts.

Does Grand Park connect to any hiking or biking trails?
Yes — Grand Park connects to more than 10 miles of trails, including the largest trailhead on the Monon Trail, which runs through Westfield.

Is Westfield a good place to move if my kids play travel sports?
Many families relocate to Westfield specifically for its proximity to Grand Park, given the density of fields, courts, and trails on one campus.

Thinking about a move to Westfield to be closer to Grand Park? I can send you current listings near the fields and walk you through which neighborhoods put you closest to practice. Let me know a good time to talk.

Jason Kraus, Broker/Owner, REMAX Advanced Realty — MOVE Group, Hamilton County's dedicated local team headquartered in Westfield.