Softball and baseball

Mid-America Sports Complex tournament guide

Shawnee, Kansas · 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218

Last verified 2026-10-22

Field surface: All turf (infield + outfield)

All turf. Johnson County Park & Recreation District (JCPRD) says the complex finished a complete renovation in 2023 that included artificial field turf, and its 2023 reopening announcement says the improvements installed artificial turf on all of the complex's fields. (12 fields: Fields 1-10 (lighted softball fields) plus the Royal and Fenway baseball fields (JCPRD). JCPRD's reopening announcement also gives a total of 12 fields for adult softball, youth baseball and youth softball.)

Source: JCPRD: Mid-America Sports Complex ("Fields 1-10 and Royal/Fenway"; 70 acres; built 1991, acquired by JCPRD 1994; 2023 renovation with artificial field turf, new lighting, playground, warm-up area, hitting tunnels and Fanzone) · JCPRD blog: Mid-America Sports Complex reopening ("a total of 12 fields for adult softball, youth baseball, and youth softball"; artificial turf and LED lights on all of the complex's fields)

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Quick facts

12 turf fields: lighted softball Fields 1-10 plus the Royal and Fenway baseball fields (JCPRD).
A 70-acre Johnson County Park & Recreation District complex that hosts softball and baseball leagues, camps and national and regional softball tournaments (JCPRD).
Playground, a designated warm-up area, hitting tunnels and a Fanzone came with the 2023 renovation (JCPRD).
The 12-field Mid-America West Sports Complex (Fields 21-32) is next door at 20200 Johnson Drive, and the closest hotels are about 8 minutes away on Midland Drive.

Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee

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The fields
Hotels (3)
Food (2)
Coffee (1)

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Hotels near Mid-America Sports Complex

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City Shawnee

16550 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217 · about 8 min / 4.1 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included.

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Comfort Inn & Suites Shawnee - Kansas City

16510 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS, 66217 · about 8 min / 4.1 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Pet friendly.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shawnee-Kansas City West by IHG

17346 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217 · about 9 min / 4.4 mi to the main campus

Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included.

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Places to eat near Mid-America Sports Complex

Hayward's Pit Bar-B-Que

10901 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS 66214 · about 15 min drive (7.8 mi)

One of Johnson County's original barbecue joints, family-run in Shawnee. The best-seller is the Hayward's hash sandwich (smoked brisket, burnt ends and rib tips on a toasted hoagie), plus rib and burnt end platters (Johnson County Post).

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Old Shawnee Pizza

6000 Roger Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203 · about 13 min drive (7.1 mi)

A Walker family pizzeria since 1969, known for Kansas City-style cracker-crust pizzas and the 30-inch Big Joe, with gluten-free and keto crusts too; easy for a whole team (Old Shawnee Pizza; Visit KC lists it among downtown Shawnee's locally owned spots).

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Coffee: Station 3 Coffee Shop

19115 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218 · about 9 min drive (3.2 mi)

A locally owned coffee shop in a former volunteer fire station a few minutes from the fields, with espresso drinks, house-made syrups and chai, pastries and breakfast burritos (Johnson County Post; Station 3).

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Things to do between games

Kauffman Stadium

1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129 · about 39 min drive (24.9 mi)

Kansas City's signature ballpark, about 39 minutes east: home of the Kansas City Royals, with the Royals Hall of Fame, the Outfield Experience and stadium tours. If you're in town, check the Royals schedule for a home game or a tour (Kansas City Royals).

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Mid-America Sports Complex playground and Fanzone

20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218 · on site

The 2023 renovation added a playground and a Fanzone at the complex, and JCPRD's reopening announcement mentions a Mini America turf wiffle ball field and a baseball-themed playground for kids (JCPRD).

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Packing notes

Kansas City summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Spring and fall storms can roll in quickly and mornings can start cool; keep rain gear and a layer in the car.
Every field is turf (JCPRD), so pack turf shoes and expect the surface to run hot on sunny afternoons.
Mid-America West (Fields 21-32) is the neighboring complex at 20200 Johnson Drive; check which complex your field number is at before you park.

Sources

More Kansas guides: all 4 Kansas complexes.