TourneyGuidesDiscovery Park tournament guide
Meridian, Idaho · 2121 E Lake Hazel Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
Last verified 2026-10-24
Field surface: not yet verified
Field surface: not yet verified. The City of Meridian lists five softball fields at Discovery Park but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (City of Meridian 64-acre regional park on E. Lake Hazel Road with five softball fields: four lighted fields built for adult slow-pitch and one youth fast-pitch/senior field without lights. The park also has a playground, splash pad, zip lines, a skatepark, a bike park, pickleball and tennis courts, picnic shelters, restrooms and a seasonal concession stand.)
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Quick facts
- Five City of Meridian softball fields in one 64-acre regional park on Lake Hazel Road: four lighted fields plus a youth fast-pitch field (City of Meridian).
- The AFA Salute To Service National Qualifier, played only at Discovery Park (Fields 1-5) and Vallivue High School, drew Nevada Drillers fastpitch teams at 10U, 12U and 14U (Exposure Events).
- Local coffee is about 8 minutes away, hotels about 8 to 11, tacos about 13, and Zoo Boise about 21.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (2)
- Food (2)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Discovery Park
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Courtyard Boise West/Meridian
1789 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642 · about 8 min / 3.9 mi to the main campus
A Marriott just off I-84 at Eagle Road, with an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, The Bistro for breakfast and dinner, free on-site parking, and pet-friendly rooms (Marriott).
Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Meridian
875 S Allen St, Meridian, ID 83642 · about 11 min / 5.3 mi to the main campus
Just off I-84 at the Eagle Road exit, with a free hot breakfast, an indoor pool and hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, free parking and WiFi, and pet-friendly rooms (Hilton).
Places to eat near Discovery Park
Basilio's Tacos
3635 E Longwing Ln, Meridian, ID 83642 · about 13 min drive (6.5 mi)
A family-owned Mexican restaurant serving tacos al pastor, gringas, enchiladas, burritos and quesadillas, with online ordering and catering for team meals (Basilio's Tacos).
Official pageEl Gallo Giro
1435 N Eagle Rd, Suite 140, Meridian, ID 83642 · about 12 min drive (6.2 mi)
A family-run Mexican restaurant with recipes passed down from Michoacan, serving fajitas, homemade tamales and tacos, with catering and a taco truck for team meals (El Gallo Giro).
Official pageCoffee: Victory Gardens Coffee Co.
120 E Victory Rd, Meridian, ID 83642 · about 8 min drive (4.1 mi)
The coffee bar inside a family-run Meridian garden nursery, pulling espresso drinks made with mostly organic, locally made ingredients and local Idaho honey (Victory Gardens).
Official pageThings to do between games
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702 · about 21 min drive (13.0 mi)
The area's signature family stop: Boise's zoo in Julia Davis Park, with African lions, Amur tigers, giraffes and an award-winning red panda exhibit. Part of every admission helps protect animals in the wild (Zoo Boise).
Official pageRoaring Springs Waterpark
400 W Overland Rd, Meridian, ID 83642 · about 10 min drive (5.2 mi)
The Northwest's largest waterpark, close by in Meridian, with slides, a wave pool and The Hive double-loop ride. It runs seasonally, so check the park's calendar first (Roaring Springs).
Official pagePacking notes
- We haven't confirmed whether the infields are dirt or turf, so pack footwear for both.
- Only four of the five fields have lights, and the park is busy with a splash pad, zip lines and a skatepark, so confirm your field number and plan extra time to park.
- Bring sunscreen, a pop-up canopy and plenty of water for the dry Treasure Valley sun, plus layers for cool mornings.
Sources
- Exposure Events: AFA Salute To Service - National Qualifier, Teams (Drillers 10U Hansen, Drillers 12 Red, Drillers 12U Blue and Drillers 14U, all NV)
- Exposure Events: AFA Salute To Service - National Qualifier, Venues (only two: Discovery Park, 2121 E Lake Hazel Rd, Fields 1-5; Vallivue HS, Caldwell)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
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