Lions Park tournament guide
Chaska, Minnesota · 1300 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
Last verified 2026-10-23
Field surface: not yet verified
Field surface: not yet verified. The City of Chaska lists three diamond fields here but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (3 diamond fields (Fields 1-3; city map shows softball Fields 1 and 3 and baseball Field 2), owned by the City of Chaska; surface not stated)
Source: City of Chaska: Chaska Park Inventory (Lions Park; 3 diamond fields; two off-leash dog areas; hockey rink; pickleball courts; reservable shelter; playground; restrooms; 2 sand volleyball courts; 107 parking spaces plus 1 accessible) · City of Chaska: Park Amenities map data (Lions Park, 1300 Crosstown Blvd, city-owned; Fields 1-3: softball Fields 1 and 3, baseball Field 2)
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Quick facts
- A 53-acre City of Chaska park off Crosstown Boulevard with three diamonds, a reservable shelter, restrooms, a playground, sand volleyball and a big set of pickleball courts (City of Chaska).
- Out-of-state teams play the Chaska Classic youth baseball tournament here, including River Falls 10AAA from Wisconsin on Lions Park Fields 2 and 3 and the Bismarck Americans from North Dakota on Fields 1, 2 and 3 (TourneyMachine).
- Downtown Chaska is about 4 minutes away, Shakopee hotels are about 12, and Minneapolis's Target Field is about 35.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (2)
- Food (2)
- Coffee (1)
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Hotels near Lions Park
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Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Shakopee
4175 Dean Lakes Blvd., Shakopee, MN, 55379 · about 16 min / 8.9 mi to the main campus
Off US-169 within 10 minutes of Valleyfair and Canterbury Park, with free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, free WiFi, free parking and pet-friendly rooms. Cribs and connecting rooms are available (Hilton).
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee
1204 Ramsey Street, Shakopee, MN, 55379 · about 12 min / 6.2 mi to the main campus
Close to downtown Shakopee and within 10 minutes of Valleyfair, Canterbury Park and Mystic Lake, with free hot breakfast, free WiFi, a fitness center and an indoor hot tub. Kids 18 and under stay free, and only service animals are allowed (Choice Hotels).
See Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee on Expedia
Places to eat near Lions Park
La Hermosa Mexican Restaurant
222 N Chestnut St, Chaska, MN 55318 · about 4 min drive (1.3 mi)
A downtown Chaska Mexican restaurant with a family-friendly dining room, fresh ingredients sourced locally when possible, and margaritas for the adults. Call ahead for a team (La Hermosa).
Official pageChaska Thai Restaurant
2 River Bend Pl, Chaska, MN 55318 · about 5 min drive (1.4 mi)
A casual downtown Chaska Thai spot by the river, with curries, stir-fries, noodles, fried rice and spring rolls made from traditional recipes. Online ordering for carryout makes it easy for a team, and parking is free (Chaska Thai Restaurant).
Official pageCoffee: Jones Coffee
100 E 2nd St, Chaska, MN 55318 · about 5 min drive (1.4 mi)
A family-owned Twin Cities coffee roaster whose flagship cafe sits at 2nd and Chestnut in downtown Chaska, with espresso drinks, fresh-baked muffins and sandwiches in a historic brick building (Carver County Local News).
Official pageThings to do between games
Target Field (Minnesota Twins)
1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · about 35 min drive (26.0 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).
Official pageMinnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 · about 12 min drive (5.9 mi)
The University of Minnesota's 1,200-acre public garden on the north edge of Chaska, with display gardens, the paved Three-Mile Walk and Three-Mile Drive, and more than 12 miles of trails (University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum).
Official pageValleyfair
1 Valleyfair Dr., Shakopee, MN 55379 · about 15 min drive (8.3 mi)
The Twin Cities' amusement park, just across the Minnesota River in Shakopee, with more than 75 rides and attractions from big coasters to Planet Snoopy kids' rides, plus the Superior Shores Waterpark. Check the park's calendar for open days (Valleyfair).
Official pagePacking notes
- We haven't confirmed whether the infields are dirt or turf, so pack footwear for both.
- Chaska Classic games are spread across Lions Park, Community Park and Pioneer Park, so confirm your park and field number before you drive.
- Bring chairs, a pop-up canopy, sunscreen and bug spray. The park has restrooms, a shelter and a playground for siblings.
Sources
- City of Chaska: Chaska Park Inventory (Lions Park)
- City of Chaska: Park Amenities map data (ballfields)
- City of Chaska: Lions Park
- TourneyMachine: 2025 Chaska Classic youth baseball (River Falls 10AAA from River Falls, Wisconsin on Lions Park Fields 2 and 3)
- TourneyMachine: Chaska Classic youth baseball, later edition (Bismarck Americans 10AAA on Lions Park Fields 1, 2 and 3)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Minnesota guides: all 22 Minnesota complexes.