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Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex

Location

711 W Naylor Mill Road
Salisbury, MD 21801

Hours Of Operation

Varies

Acreage

41 acres
Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex park photo

The Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex, located on Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury, is the area’s premier outdoor sports facility and has recently undergone an expansion. 

The complex now offers eight baseball/softball fields with the following features:
Fields 1-4: Dirt infields
Fields 5-8: Full-size synthetic turf infields
All fields: Bermuda grass outfields
Fields 1-6: Lighted
Fields 1 & 5: Press box and scoreboard

The complex also includes two full-service concession stands, two meeting rooms, free public Wi-Fi, a park-wide public address system, a shaded playground area, a parking lot with 720 spaces, and a full-time maintenance team. The complex has been recognized as the Most Beautiful and Functional Park and the National Softball Association's Outstanding Park.

The park is encompassed by shade trees and is ideal for hosting major tournaments. The complex has been the host facility to multiple national championship events.

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Inclusive Facilities

The Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex is also home to Field 7 ½, an adaptive baseball field, the Donny Williams Inclusive Playground and a sensory trail with multiple sensory pods. These spaces are is designed to encourage children, adults and families of all abilities to play together. The playground equipment is designed to address the needs of every child, not just those with individuals with physical or mental disabilities. 

With a location between existing fields 7 & 8 at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex, Field 7 ½ is the hub facility for Challenger Little League on the Eastern Shore and includes other adaptive and inclusive programs.

Interested in scheduling a play day for your community group? Email jsimmons@wicomicocounty.org.

This park was funded in part by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Program Open Space Grants.


  • Playground Facilities

    Playground/Playset, Swings
  • Sports Facilities

    Baseball Field, Softball Field
  • Watercraft & Swimming

    None
  • Outdoor Exploration

    Walking/Hiking Trails
  • Group Use and Picnic

    Picnic Tables
  • General Amenitites

    Public Restroom, Pets Permitted, Concession Stand

Current Programs & News

  • Inclusive Drop-In Kickball

    Inclusive Drop-In Kickball

    “Drop in” to Field 7 ½ at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex for an inclusive game of kickball. This program is designed to create an environment where individuals with physical or intellectual challenges and their buddies can participate in a sport together. - Read More


  • Good Beer Festival

    Good Beer Festival

    The Good Beer Festival is set for Oct. 13-14 at Pemberton Park. Enjoy unlimited tastings of craft brews, along with music, games and other fun activities. - Read More


  • Kids Klub After School

    Kids Klub After School

    Located in three elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, the Kids Klub After School program is providing affordable after school programming for youth ages 5-12. - Read More


Drop-In Inclusive Kickball

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