TourneyGuidesIsland Crest Park tournament guide
Mercer Island, Washington · 5500 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Last verified 2026-10-17
Field surface: 1 turf + 1 grass/dirt field
One turf field and one grass/dirt field. The City of Mercer Island's 2026 reservation guide lists North Field as a turf field and South Field as a grass field, and the city replaced North Field's synthetic infield turf in 2023–24. GSL Tournaments rates Island Crest North as turf and Island Crest South as grass/dirt. (2 diamonds, both with 70-, 80- and 90-foot basepaths, a permanent mound and lights (fee): North Field (turf, 306-foot-plus fence, batting cages) and South Field (grass, 276-foot-plus fence). South Field's season runs March 1 to the third week of November; the turf field is used year-round.)
Source: City of Mercer Island: 2026 Athletic Facilities Reservation Guide (Island Crest Park North and South fields) · City of Mercer Island: Island Crest Park North Infield Turf Replacement · GSL Tournaments: Fields and Facilities (Island Crest North: Turf, Rubber)
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Quick facts
- City of Mercer Island community park in the middle of the island, with baseball, soccer, tennis and open-space trails.
- The city calls North Field the most-used athletic field in its park system, hosting recreational and league teams year-round.
- With only two diamonds here, an event may also use other fields, so check your schedule for the field name.
- The hotels below are across I-90 in Bellevue, about 12–16 minutes away without traffic.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Where to stay
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Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue
3244 139th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 · about 12 min / 5.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue
3225 158th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 · about 14 min / 6.6 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub.
Hotel 116, A Coast Hotel Bellevue
625 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 · about 16 min / 7.2 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Pet friendly, Free WiFi.
Feeding the team
The Crawlspace Gastropub
3041 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 · about 6 min drive
Island restaurant mixing Korean and Hawaiian flavors (burgers, bulgogi tacos, seafood), with a private dining room for groups. Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm. (206) 257-1012.
Official pageCoffee: ASA Café
2690 76th Ave SE #101, Mercer Island, WA 98040 · about 6 min drive
Town Center café serving espresso, pour-over, cold brew, teas and chai with a locally roasted espresso blend from Endicott Coffee Roasters. Café hours Tue–Sun 9am–4pm (the space becomes a cocktail bar in the evening).
Official pageBetween games
Luther Burbank Park
2040 84th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 · about 8 min drive
City park at the north end of the island with three-quarters of a mile of Lake Washington waterfront, a swim beach, fishing and trails through wetlands.
Official pagePacking notes
- Both fields have lights, so evening games are possible; bring a layer for after sunset.
- Allow extra time for I-90 traffic if you're coming from a Bellevue hotel.