Baseball and softball

Kent-Stein Park tournament guide

Muscatine, Iowa · Oneida Ave & Houser St, Muscatine, IA 52761

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The City of Muscatine's park page lists 17 lighted ball diamonds but doesn't state the infield or outfield surface. Check your field assignment if surface matters. (17 lighted ball diamonds on 66 acres (City of Muscatine). The Muscatine visitors guide breaks that into eight lighted baseball diamonds, including historic Tom Bruner Field, and nine lighted softball diamonds.)

Source: City of Muscatine: Kent-Stein Park (66 acres; adjoins an 11-acre slough; 17 lighted ball diamonds; 2 concession stands; 9 lighted horseshoe courts) · City of Muscatine Parks & Recreation (17-diamond ballpark at Kent Stein Park) · Greater Muscatine Chamber: Muscatine Visitors Guide (Kent-Stein Park: eight lighted baseball diamonds including historic Tom Bruner Field, nine lighted softball diamonds; 1900-2099 Oneida Ave)

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Quick facts

A 17-diamond city ballpark on Muscatine's southwest side, run by Muscatine Parks & Recreation, with two concession stands, restrooms, picnic areas and fishing in the adjoining slough (City of Muscatine).
The city takes diamond requests for national, regional and state events, and USSSA Iowa baseball and fastpitch tournaments here draw travel teams from Illinois and Wisconsin (City of Muscatine; USSSA Iowa).
Park and enter at Houser Street and Oneida Avenue. Downtown Muscatine and the Mississippi riverfront are about 6 minutes away.

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Hotels near Kent-Stein Park

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The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

119 W Mississippi Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761 · about 6 min / 2 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (The Merrill Hotel): a 122-room downtown hotel on the Mississippi riverfront with a heated indoor saltwater pool, a 24-hour fitness center, Maxwell's on-site restaurant and lounge, room service, free Wi-Fi and free parking with EV charging.

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Best Western Pearl City Inn

305 Cleveland St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · about 12 min / 4.8 mi to the main campus

Hotel details (Best Western): on Cleveland Street off US 61 on Muscatine's north side, near the city's main restaurant and shopping strip. Check the Best Western listing for current amenities.

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Places to eat near Kent-Stein Park

Skinny's Barbeque

208 W 2nd St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · about 6 min drive (2.0 mi)

A downtown Muscatine barbecue spot serving Texas-style smoked meats, with dine-in and carry-out (Skinny's Barbeque).

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Contrary Brewing Co.

411 W Mississippi Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761 · about 5 min drive (1.8 mi)

Muscatine's craft brewery on the riverfront drive, with a kitchen turning out flatbreads, pizza and shareable apps (Contrary Brewing Co.; Travel Iowa).

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Coffee: The Coffee Belt

210 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · about 6 min drive (2.1 mi)

A local coffee shop in downtown Muscatine (Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

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Things to do between games

National Pearl Button Museum

117 W 2nd St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · about 6 min drive (2.1 mi)

Muscatine's signature stop, about 6 minutes from the fields: the story of how the town became the Pearl Button Capital of the World, at the Muscatine History and Industry Center downtown (National Pearl Button Museum). No MLB park is within 45 minutes.

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Riverside Park

Harbor Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761 · about 6 min drive (2.1 mi)

Downtown riverfront park on the Mississippi with the Mississippi Mist splash-pad fountain, a playground, the Running River trail and an evening view of the lighted Norbert F. Beckey Bridge (Visit Muscatine).

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Packing notes

Field surfaces aren't verified yet, so pack shoes for both dirt and turf.
With 17 diamonds, check your field number before you park; the park is big and spread out along the slough.
Mississippi River summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy, sunscreen, bug spray and plenty of water.
Bring folding chairs and a cooler for long days between games.

Sources

More Iowa guides: all 6 Iowa complexes.