Gleason Fields tournament guide
Maple Grove, Minnesota · 18815 67th Avenue N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Last verified 2026-10-23
Field surface: All turf (infield + outfield)
Field surface: all turf. The City of Maple Grove says all four youth baseball/softball fields at Gleason Fields use FieldTurf Double Play Natural artificial turf on both the infields and the outfields. (4 lighted youth baseball/softball fields (Field 1 is a full-size 340' field that adjusts to 240' and 260'; Fields 2-4 are 240'), owned by the City of Maple Grove; turf infields and outfields)
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Quick facts
- 4 lighted youth diamonds with turf infields and outfields: Field 1 is a sunken full-size field (340 feet, adjustable to 240 and 260) with grandstand seating, and Fields 2-4 are 240 feet. There are six batting cages, concessions with family restrooms and a playground (City of Maple Grove).
- North Dakota and Wisconsin teams travel in for youth tournaments here, including Fargo 61's 13u Red, West Fargo 13uAA, the Hudson Raiders and River Falls 13AA, who have all played on Gleason Fields 2, 3 and 4 (TourneyMachine).
- Hotels near I-494 and Arbor Lakes are about 10 to 15 minutes away, and Minneapolis's Target Field is about 30 minutes.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (2)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Gleason Fields
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Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Maple Grove
6350 Vinewood Lane, Maple Grove, MN, 55311 · about 10 min / 4.7 mi to the main campus
Off I-494 and Bass Lake Road, with free WiFi and free parking, an indoor pool, a fitness center and the Garden Grille & Bar for breakfast and dinner. Room service is available, and pets are welcome for a fee (Hilton).
Staybridge Suites Minneapolis-Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes
7821 Elm Creek Boulevard, Maple Grove, MN, 55369 · about 14 min / 6.7 mi to the main campus
Suites with full kitchens, a free breakfast buffet, an indoor pool and hot tub, a 24/7 fitness center and free washers and dryers, which helps on longer weekends. Parking is free, pets are welcome for a fee, the minimum check-in age is 21 and The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes are within a mile (IHG).
See Staybridge Suites Minneapolis-Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes on Expedia
Places to eat near Gleason Fields
The Lookout Bar & Grill
8672 Pineview Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 · about 14 min drive (6.8 mi)
A family-owned Maple Grove spot for more than 65 years, with a scratch kitchen for lunch and dinner, a children's playground, a volleyball court and a big outdoor patio. There's live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (The Lookout Bar & Grill).
Official pagePints & Paddle
15450 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 · about 12 min drive (5.7 mi)
Owned by two Maple Grove families, with a scratch kitchen, weekend breakfast and 10 indoor pickleball courts, so siblings have something to do after games (Pints & Paddle).
Official pageCoffee: Kingdom Coffee
7899 Main Street N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 · about 13 min drive (6.7 mi)
A local coffee shop in Arbor Lakes that roasts its coffee in house and serves pastries and breakfast sandwiches for early starts (Kingdom Coffee).
Official pageThings to do between games
Target Field (Minnesota Twins)
1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · about 28 min drive (17.7 mi)
Home of the Minnesota Twins in downtown Minneapolis, with about 40,000 seats, a 360-degree open main concourse and skyline views. Check the Twins' site for the schedule and ballpark tours (Minnesota Ballpark Authority).
Official pageCentral Park (Maple Grove)
12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369 · about 15 min drive (7.2 mi)
A free 44-acre city park in Arbor Lakes with a seven-zone playground and a 120-foot climbing wall, a free interactive fountain with LED lights after dark, a great lawn and trails around the Arbor Lakes (City of Maple Grove).
Official pageElm Creek Park Reserve
12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369 · about 15 min drive (8.0 mi)
The largest park in the Three Rivers system at 4,900 acres, with one of the largest play areas in the state, a filtered swim pond in summer, paved trails, disc golf and the Eastman Nature Center (Three Rivers Park District).
Official pagePacking notes
- All four fields are turf, infield and outfield, so pack turf shoes (molded or turf trainers) and leave metal footwear at home. Dogs aren't allowed on the turf.
- The fields are lit, so night games can run late. Pack a layer and bug spray for cool Minnesota evenings.
- Fields 1 and 2 have shaded grandstand seating and Fields 3 and 4 have shaded bleachers, but bring chairs and sunscreen for the space between fields.
Sources
- City of Maple Grove: Gleason Fields (four youth baseball/softball fields; FieldTurf infields and outfields; LED lights; Field 1 340' adjustable; Fields 2-4 240')
- TourneyMachine: youth baseball tournament (Fargo 61's 13u Red, West Fargo 13uAA, Hudson Raiders and River Falls 13AA on Gleason Fields 2, 3 and 4)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Minnesota guides: all 16 Minnesota complexes.