Softball

Blue River Memorial Park tournament guide

Shelbyville, Indiana · 725 Lee Blvd, Shelbyville, IN 46176

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The City of Shelbyville's parks master plans list four softball diamonds here but don't say what the infields or outfields are. (4 lighted softball diamonds in a 186-acre city park that also has soccer fields, pickleball courts, a splash pad, a dog park, trails, a playground, restrooms and two concessions (City of Shelbyville parks master plans).)

Source: City of Shelbyville: 2025 Shelbyville Parks Master Plan, park inventory (Blue River Memorial Park, 186 acres, regional park owned by the City of Shelbyville; 4 softball diamonds; 2 concessions; 3 restrooms; 8 pickleball courts; 6+ soccer fields; splash pad; dog park) · City of Shelbyville: Parks and Recreation 5-Year Master Plan (April 2018), Blue River Memorial Park map (Lighted Softball Fields (4)) · City of Shelbyville: Blue River Memorial Park facility page (725 Lee Boulevard, Shelbyville, IN 46176; 186-acre park; softball fields, soccer, splash pad, dog park, trails, playground)

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Quick facts

4 lighted softball diamonds in Shelbyville's largest park, 186 acres on the northeast side along I-74 (City of Shelbyville).
The park also has a splash pad, a dog park, a playground with a musical instruments feature, trails and pickleball courts for the off-field crew (City of Shelbyville).
About 6 minutes from the Shelbyville hotels by I-74, and about 8 minutes from the downtown Public Square.

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Hotels near Blue River Memorial Park

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Quality Inn & Suites Shelbyville I-74

111 Lee Blvd, Shelbyville, IN, 46176 · about 6 min / 1.2 mi to the main campus

The closest hotel, on the same boulevard as the park. Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Parking included, Air conditioning, Business services, Laundry, Housekeeping.

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Hampton Inn Shelbyville

59 E Rampart St, Shelbyville, IN, 46176 · about 10 min / 3.1 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Pool, Pet friendly, Parking included, Free WiFi, Air conditioning.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shelbyville Indianapolis by IHG

38 W Rampart St, Shelbyville, IN, 46176 · about 11 min / 3.4 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Breakfast included, Parking included, Pool, Free WiFi, Air conditioning, Gym.

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Places to eat near Blue River Memorial Park

Tierra y Libertad

802 S Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 · about 9 min drive (2.4 mi)

A Mexican restaurant on South Harrison Street, south of downtown, with online ordering for carryout (Tierra y Libertad).

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Coffee: The Bookmark: Coffee and Company

9 Public Square, Shelbyville, IN 46176 · about 8 min drive (1.8 mi)

A coffee bar on the Public Square, next door to Three Sisters Books and Gifts, the town's independent bookstore. Espresso drinks, frozen drinks, milkshakes and hot chocolate for the kids (The Bookmark).

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Things to do between games

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · about 51 min drive (34.2 mi)

The big family day trip up I-74: by its own description the world's biggest children's museum, with five floors of indoor exhibits plus 7.5 acres of outdoor sports experiences. Check the official site for hours and tickets (The Children's Museum of Indianapolis).

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Packing notes

The splash pad sits in the same park, so a towel and a change of clothes for siblings is a good idea (City of Shelbyville).
Central Indiana summers are hot and humid; bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen, water and rain gear for pop-up storms.

Sources

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