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City Park tournament guide

Iowa City, Iowa · 200 E Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The City of Iowa City lists 8 baseball fields at City Park, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (8 baseball fields in a 107.3-acre park with 12 shelters, a playground, a pool and restrooms (City of Iowa City).)

Source: City of Iowa City: City Park (200 E. Park Rd; 107.3 acres; Baseball Fields (8); shelters; restrooms)

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Quick facts

A 107.3-acre City of Iowa City park along the Iowa River with 8 baseball fields, shelters, a playground and a pool (City of Iowa City).
USSSA baseball and fastpitch events here draw travel teams from Illinois and Missouri (USSSA).
Downtown Iowa City's restaurants, coffee and the Old Capitol are about 5 minutes south.

Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee

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The fields
Hotels (2)
Food (2)
Coffee (1)

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Hotels near City Park

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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

4 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 · about 7 min / 1.9 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Hilton): free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi and free parking; rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Pet-friendly rooms available.

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Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240 · about 5 min / 1.5 mi to the main campus

A downtown option a short walk from the Pedestrian Mall. Hotel amenities (Hilton): an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and a rooftop bar. Pet-friendly rooms available.

See Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University on Expedia

Places to eat near City Park

Pullman Bar & Diner

17 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 · about 5 min drive (1.2 mi)

A downtown diner serving breakfast through dinner, with fried chicken, steak frites and burgers on the menu (Pullman Bar & Diner).

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Hamburg Inn No. 2

214 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245 · about 5 min drive (1.2 mi)

A family-owned Iowa City diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (Hamburg Inn No. 2).

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Coffee: Prairie Lights Café

15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 · about 5 min drive (1.2 mi)

An espresso bar upstairs in Iowa City's landmark independent bookstore (Prairie Lights).

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Things to do between games

Old Capitol Museum

21 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52242 · about 5 min drive (1.4 mi)

The area's signature stop, about 5 minutes from the fields: Iowa's first state capitol, now a free University of Iowa museum on the Pentacrest (Old Capitol Museum). No MLB park is within 45 minutes.

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Packing notes

The field surfaces aren't published, so pack both molded and turf shoes until you know your field.
Bring bug spray for evening games.
Iowa summers are hot and humid: bring sunscreen, a hat, water and folding chairs.

Sources

More Iowa guides: all 39 Iowa complexes.