Growden Memorial Park

Growden Memorial Park is a multi-purpose sports facility in Fairbanks with baseball fields and additional recreational amenities. The complex features both artificial turf and natural grass playing surfaces, seating areas, and other sports options including volleyball and skateboarding.

The facility opened in 1960 and took its current name in 1964 as a tribute to a community leader dedicated to youth programs. This naming honored someone whose impact on the region was marked by significant events of that era.

The space serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors experience summer baseball culture against the backdrop of Alaska's unique natural light. The field brings the community together during the outdoor recreation season in ways that reflect the region's sports traditions.

The location is relatively accessible and offers many activities in one place, making it practical for visitors with different interests. Plan your visit during the warmer months when most events and games take place.

Each summer, visitors can experience a baseball game at midnight when natural daylight lasts so long that artificial lighting is not needed. This natural phenomenon of the midnight sun creates an unusual playing experience in the far north.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 64.84030,-147.76000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03