Youth baseball

James W. Cownie Baseball Park tournament guide

Des Moines, Iowa · 2501 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. Des Moines Parks and Recreation lists 8 irrigated youth fields, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (8 irrigated youth fields with scoreboards and covered bleachers, plus 8 batting cages, a playground, a concession stand and parking for 250 vehicles (Des Moines Parks and Recreation).)

Source: City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation: Sports Parks (James W. Cownie Baseball Park; 8 irrigated youth fields; 8 batting cages) · City of Des Moines: James W. Cownie Baseball Park

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Quick facts

A Des Moines Parks and Recreation youth baseball park near Easter Lake with 8 irrigated fields, scoreboards, covered bleachers and 8 batting cages (City of Des Moines).
USSSA baseball events here draw travel teams from Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas, Illinois and Wisconsin (USSSA).
Blank Park Zoo and the airport-area hotels are about 11 to 12 minutes west.

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Hotels near James W. Cownie Baseball Park

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Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 · about 11 min / 5.6 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Hilton): free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, fitness center, an airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Pet-friendly rooms available.

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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

5231 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 · about 11 min / 5.6 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Choice Hotels): free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, and free airport transportation. Only service animals allowed.

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Places to eat near James W. Cownie Baseball Park

Baratta's

2320 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 · about 7 min drive (2.9 mi)

A family Italian restaurant and Des Moines tradition, in a building where the Baratta family once lived (Baratta's).

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5 de Mayo

5118 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320 · about 6 min drive (3.0 mi)

A family-owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant, for eating in or to go (5 de Mayo).

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Coffee: Mayalu Coffee

4226 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 · about 11 min drive (4.7 mi)

An independent south-side cafe pouring Windmill Roasters coffee and Nepali chiya, with pastries, momos and curry puffs, open every day (Mayalu Coffee).

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Things to do between games

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 · about 12 min drive (5.8 mi)

The area's signature family stop, about 12 minutes from the fields: Des Moines' zoo, with giraffe feedings, a train ride and an indoor rainforest (Blank Park Zoo). 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 34 Iowa complexes.