Facility Overview

Memorial Field Parking at 71 Sullivan Street is a dedicated municipal surface parking area serving the town of Berwick’s bustling Memorial Field recreational complex. Situated on the western boundary of the athletic grounds, this open-air lot provides direct access to the youth baseball diamonds, most notably the Minor League field and bordering green spaces. With approximately 22 clearly delineated surface stalls, the lot is designed to offer convenient, immediate parking for athletes, families, and neighborhood park visitors. Because it is a completely open outdoor lot with no overhead structures, clearance bars, or low overhangs, standard passenger sedans, pickup trucks, SUVs, and high-profile family vans can navigate and park with ease.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the heart of Berwick, Maine, this parking destination places drivers right beside the town’s primary community sports hub. Notable nearby venues and attractions include:

• Memorial Field Athletic Complex: Steps from the parking area, featuring three youth baseball/softball diamonds, a multi-purpose athletic field, two public playgrounds, a basketball court, and a covered community pavilion.
• Downtown Berwick & The Edge at Berwick: Less than a half-mile walk (5 to 8 minutes) away, offering local dining spots, cafes, and riverfront revitalization areas along the Salmon Falls River.
• Somersworth, New Hampshire: Just across the interstate bridge (less than 1 mile / a 3-minute drive), granting swift access to historic downtown Somersworth, mill buildings, and community events.
• Berwick Town Hall & Public Library: Situated within 0.4 miles, serving as civic hubs for local community members and visitors.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Sullivan Street (Maine State Route 9), which connects smoothly to School Street, Allen Street, and Route 236. Traffic during standard weekdays flows easily, though Sullivan Street can see brief periods of congestion before and after weekend youth sports doubleheaders and summer league games. A clearly defined one-way or designated directional loop pattern is often requested during major league games to ensure safe pedestrian flow around the diamond. Regional highway access is accessible via Route 236 heading toward Kittery/I-95 or Route 9 leading into New Hampshire and north toward North Berwick. For public transit, regional commuter bus connections and COAST bus transit stops are situated just over the river border in Somersworth.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Direct ground-level entry with completely unobstructed vertical clearance for standard and oversized family vehicles.
• Direct Dugout Access: Located immediately adjacent to the Minor League baseball outfield and surrounding recreation green space.
• Complimentary Parking: Free public parking provided by the Town of Berwick for park patrons, sports leagues, and playground guests.
• Pedestrian Connectivity: Level paved and grass footpaths connecting the Sullivan Street lot directly to the playgrounds, team benches, and the main park pavilion.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces positioned closest to the field entrance gate.

Ideal For

• Youth Baseball & Softball Families: Ideal for parents, coaches, and players competing on the Minors diamond requiring the shortest walking distance to equipment benches.
• Playground & Pavilion Visitors: Perfect for families bringing small children to the adjacent swings, climbing structures, and picnic areas.
• Neighborhood Walkers & Dog Owners: A convenient starting point for a brisk stroll around the community athletic grounds and green perimeter.
• Local Event Spectators: Practical parking for weekend community sports tournaments and outdoor town gatherings.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Due to the limited footprint of roughly 22 spaces, this secondary Sullivan Street lot tends to fill to full capacity quickly during Saturday morning little league game times and tournament weekends. If the Sullivan Street lot is full upon arrival, drivers should navigate to the primary Memorial Field parking areas accessible off Sweetser Street or nearby town lots. During games, park with caution facing outward to reduce blind spots, as young ballplayers and pedestrians frequently walk between vehicles. Lastly, watch for foul balls when parking close to the outfield fence lines during live batting practice and games.