Baseball, Softball

Heartland Park Sports Complex (Town of St. John) tournament guide

St. John, Indiana · 10600 White Oak Ave, Dyer, IN 46311

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Field surface: not yet verified. The Town of St. John lists the park's ball fields but doesn't say whether the infields or outfields are dirt, grass or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (10 diamonds: a Babe Ruth field, five softball fields and four baseball fields, plus a playground, six sand volleyball courts and a walking path (Town of St. John); surface not stated)

Source: Town of St. John Parks Department: Park Locations (Heartland Park, 10600 White Oak Av: playground equipment, Babe Ruth Field, five softball fields, four baseball fields, six sand volleyball courts, and walking path)

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Quick facts

10 diamonds in one Town of St. John park: a Babe Ruth field, five softball fields and four baseball fields (Town of St. John).
A playground, six sand volleyball courts and a walking path in the same park give siblings room to roam between games (Town of St. John).
Tournament listings use a Dyer mailing address (10600 White Oak Ave); it's about 13-14 minutes from the Schererville hotels at US 30 and US 41.

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Hotels near Heartland Park Sports Complex

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Hampton Inn & Suites Schererville

1904 US Highway 41, Schererville, IN, 46375 · about 13 min / 5.4 mi to the main campus

On US-41 a quarter mile south of US-30, with free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, free parking, connecting rooms and pet-friendly rooms (Hilton).

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Staybridge Suites Schererville by IHG

1758 Fountain Park Drive, Schererville, IN, 46375 · about 14 min / 6 mi to the main campus

All-suite hotel at Highways 30 and 41 with full kitchens, free hot breakfast, an indoor heated pool, free gas grills, free guest laundry, a fitness center, free parking and pet-friendly suites (IHG).

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Places to eat near Heartland Park Sports Complex

Teibel's Family Restaurant

1775 US Highway 41, Schererville, IN 46375 · about 13 min drive (5.6 mi)

A Northwest Indiana institution at the corner of US 30 and US 41 since 1929, famous for homemade fried chicken and boned and buttered perch, with a casual cafe alongside the formal dining room (Teibel's).

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Tony's Italian Deli

3360 Sheffield Ave, Dyer, IN 46311 · about 13 min drive (4.9 mi)

A Dyer Italian-style delicatessen serving deli sandwiches, paninis, salads and desserts, with catering if you want to feed the team in one go (Tony's Italian Deli).

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Coffee: The Daily Grind Coffee and Ice Cream Shop

10221 Calumet Ave, Dyer, IN 46311 · about 6 min drive (1.9 mi)

A locally owned Dyer shop a few minutes from the fields, with hand-crafted coffee, fruit and tea drinks, baked goods and ice cream, so it covers both the morning coffee run and the post-game treat (Northwest Indiana Business Magazine).

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Things to do between games

Indiana Dunes National Park

1215 SR-49, Porter, IN 46304 · about 52 min drive (35.7 mi)

The big outing if you have a free half day: 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and more than 50 miles of trails through the dunes. Start at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on State Road 49, and check the official site for current conditions (National Park Service).

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Rate Field (Chicago White Sox)

333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616 · about 53 min drive (34.5 mi)

The nearest MLB ballpark, a little under an hour northwest on Chicago's South Side without traffic, and home of the White Sox. Check the official site for the schedule, tickets and parking (Chicago White Sox).

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Packing notes

We haven't confirmed whether the infields are dirt or turf, so pack footwear for both.
With 10 diamonds spread across the park, note your field number before you park, and bring a wagon for gear.
Northwest Indiana weather off Lake Michigan can turn quickly; pack layers and rain gear along with sunscreen and a canopy.

Sources

More Indiana guides: all 30 Indiana complexes.