Baseball, Softball

Johnny Cake Ridge Park East tournament guide

Apple Valley, Minnesota · 5800 140th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Field surface: not yet verified. Apple Valley's official field map shows a Legion baseball field and five softball fields (E through I) here but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (1 Legion baseball field plus 5 softball fields (E-I), with 3 soccer fields, owned by the City of Apple Valley; surface not stated)

Source: City of Apple Valley: Field Rentals and Athletic Complex Field Maps (Johnny Cake Ridge Park East map: Legion baseball field; softball fields E, F, G, H and I; soccer fields A-C) · City of Apple Valley: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East field map (image) · City of Apple Valley: Johnny Cake Park East (5800 140th St. W.; ballfields; concessions; restroom building; picnic shelter; playground; parking lot; softball complex)

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Quick facts

A City of Apple Valley park with a Legion baseball field and a five-field softball complex (fields E through I), plus concessions, a restroom building, a picnic shelter and a playground (City of Apple Valley).
Wisconsin and Ontario teams travel in for youth baseball tournaments here, including the Menomonie Mustangs on JCRPE H and the Thunder Bay Lakers 14U on Legion Field (TourneyMachine).
Apple Valley hotels are about 6 minutes away, the Minnesota Zoo is about 5, and Minneapolis's Target Field is about 31.

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Hotels near Johnny Cake Ridge Park East

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AmericInn by Wyndham Apple Valley

15000 Glazier Avenue, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 · about 6 min / 2.6 mi to the main campus

In downtown Apple Valley at Cedar Avenue and 150th Street, with a free homestyle breakfast, free WiFi, an indoor heated pool and hot tub, and rooms with a microwave and mini-fridge. The Minnesota Zoo is minutes away (Wyndham).

See AmericInn by Wyndham Apple Valley on Expedia

Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Burnsville

14400 Nicollet Court, Burnsville, MN, 55306 · about 11 min / 5.9 mi to the main campus

Near Burnsville Center with a free hot breakfast, free WiFi, free parking, an indoor pool and a fitness center. Pet-friendly rooms (dogs or cats) are available for a fee (Hilton).

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Places to eat near Johnny Cake Ridge Park East

Valley Diner

15322 Galaxie Ave W, Apple Valley, MN 55124 · about 6 min drive (2.8 mi)

An independent, family-owned diner with all-day breakfast plus lunch and dinner, known for its Big Fluffy Omelette, homemade meatloaf, chicken fried steak, king-sized burgers and malts so thick you could eat them. Call ahead for big groups (Valley Diner).

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El Azteca Mexican Restaurant

6670 150th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124 · about 5 min drive (2.0 mi)

A longtime Apple Valley Mexican kitchen serving the south metro since 2004, with fresh guacamole, quesadillas, Texas fajitas, burritos, tacos and chimichangas (El Azteca).

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Coffee: Tapestry Coffee (Crossings)

7656 160th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044 · about 8 min drive (4.0 mi)

A locally owned coffee company that roasts its own beans in St. Paul. This cafe sits at 160th Street and Cedar Avenue, just south of Apple Valley, with breakfast sandwiches, toasts, bagels (gluten-free too), donuts, easy parking and online order-ahead (Tapestry Coffee).

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Things to do between games

Target Field (Minnesota Twins)

1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · about 31 min drive (21.0 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).

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Minnesota Zoo

13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 · about 5 min drive (1.9 mi)

Apple Valley's big state zoo, with northern animals like red pandas, reindeer and moose plus the Sea Lion Discovery exhibit. Tickets are bought online ahead of a visit (Minnesota Zoo).

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Lebanon Hills Regional Park

860 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN 55123 · about 9 min drive (5.6 mi)

Dakota County's biggest park at almost 2,000 acres, with miles of trails, many lakes and the Schulze Lake swimming beach with canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals. The visitor center has nature displays and equipment rental (Dakota County Parks).

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Packing notes

We haven't confirmed whether the infields are dirt or turf, so pack footwear for both.
Pack a layer and bug spray for cool Minnesota mornings and evenings in Apple Valley.
Bring chairs, a pop-up canopy and sunscreen. There's a restroom building and concessions in the park.

Sources

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