Baseball, Softball

Blue Valley Rec Sports Complex tournament guide

Overland Park, Kansas · 9701 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 66221

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: Dirt infield, grass outfield

Dirt (clay) infields with natural grass. Blue Valley Recreation's executive director told KCTV5 in September 2026 that its fields are natural grass with clay infields, and that Blue Valley Rec is one of the few organizations left in the metro using only natural grass and clay infield fields. Blue Valley Rec's own article on grass versus turf explains why it sticks with natural grass for youth baseball and softball. (28 irrigated baseball/softball fields in three groups: East Fields (2-4), Main Fields (5-12) and North Fields (18-29), with four North fields added in 2026 (Blue Valley Recreation).)

Source: Blue Valley Recreation: Sports Complex in Overland Park (28 irrigated baseball/softball fields; East Fields F 2-4, Main Fields F 5-12, North Fields F 18-29; 9701 W 137th St.; four North fields added in 2026) · KCTV5: Blue Valley Recreation uses color-coded heat zones to modify or cancel youth games (Sept. 3, 2026; Blue Valley Recreation's natural grass and clay infield fields; one of the few organizations in the metro using only natural grass and clay infield fields) · Blue Valley Recreation: Natural Grass or Artificial Turf? (why Blue Valley Rec prefers natural grass for youth baseball and softball)

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Quick facts

28 irrigated baseball/softball fields on 137th Street between Switzer and Antioch, run by Blue Valley Recreation, which took over the complex in 1988 (Blue Valley Recreation).
Fields are grouped as East (2-4), Main (5-12) and North (18-29); every entrance is on 137th Street, reached from Switzer, Antioch, Grant or Grandview (Blue Valley Recreation).
On site: 9 restroom buildings, 9 concession stands, 5 picnic shelters, 3 playgrounds, 2 climbing rocks, covered bleachers, hitting tunnels, sand volleyball courts and 1,970 parking spaces in lighted lots (Blue Valley Recreation).
Blue Valley Rec says the complex hosts dozens of baseball and softball tournaments a year with local, regional and national teams. Lost and found is at Fields 5-12 (Blue Valley Recreation).
The complex is smoke-free, outside alcohol is prohibited, only service animals are allowed, and bikes, skateboards and scooters (including electric) aren't allowed (Blue Valley Recreation).
Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, is about 30 minutes away.

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Hotels near Blue Valley Rec Sports Complex

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Candlewood Suites Overland Park - W 135th St.

8953 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66221 · about 2 min / 0.7 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (IHG): extended-stay suites with full kitchens, free 24/7 guest laundry, 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Dogs and cats allowed (fee). IHG says the hotel is within walking distance of the Blue Valley Recreation complex.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Overland Park South

7521 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 · about 4 min / 1.5 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Hilton): free hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, free parking and pet-friendly rooms. At 135th Street and US-69, about a mile from Corbin Park shopping and dining (Hilton).

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Places to eat near Blue Valley Rec Sports Complex

Harp Barbecue

12094 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66221 · about 6 min drive (2.9 mi)

Owner Tyler Harp's barbecue spot, which moved to 135th Street from Raytown in 2024: Texas-style brisket, Tennessee-style pulled pork, ribs, pastrami and sausages, with a patio (Kansas City Star).

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The Brass Onion

5501 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66224 · about 6 min drive (3.1 mi)

A family-owned comfort-food restaurant in the Prairiefire district, run by the Brancato family: fried chicken, shrimp and grits and other Lowcountry-style dishes, plus weekend brunch (The Brass Onion).

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Coffee: Revocup South

11822 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66221 · about 5 min drive (2.6 mi)

The south Overland Park cafe of Revocup Coffee Roasters, a Kansas City roaster: single-origin coffees, signature blends and bags of fresh-roasted beans to take home (Revocup).

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Things to do between games

Kauffman Stadium

1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129 · about 30 min drive (21.2 mi)

Kansas City's signature ballpark, about 30 minutes away: a good outing on a day off or an evening after games. Home of the Kansas City Royals, with the Royals Hall of Fame, the Outfield Experience and stadium tours. If you're in town, it's worth checking the Royals schedule to see whether there's a home game, or looking into a stadium tour. Schedules vary by season, so check the official site before you go (Kansas City Royals).

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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221 · about 3 min drive (1.1 mi)

Just up Switzer Road from the fields: a 12-acre city farm built to show a turn-of-the-century Kansas farm, with nearly 250 animals and birds of prey, gardens, a one-room schoolhouse and an old-time fishing pond. It runs seasonally, so check the official site before you go (City of Overland Park; Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park).

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Packing notes

The infields are clay and the outfields natural grass, so footing can get muddy after rain: bring a towel, spare socks and a second pair of shoes.
Kansas City summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water. Blue Valley Rec posts rainouts and weather delays on its website.
With 28 fields spread over three groups, check which group your game is in (East 2-4, Main 5-12, North 18-29) and park near it.
Bikes, scooters and outside alcohol aren't allowed and the complex is smoke-free; a wagon for chairs and coolers is the easy way to move gear.

Sources

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