TourneyGuidesNapoleon Park tournament guide
Iowa City, Iowa · 2501 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Last verified 2026-10-23
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The City of Iowa City lists 8 softball fields at Napoleon Park, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (8 softball fields, plus a concession stand, restrooms, a picnic shelter and a playground (City of Iowa City).)
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Quick facts
- A 28.8-acre City of Iowa City park whose softball complex has 8 fields, a concession stand, restrooms and a playground (City of Iowa City).
- USSSA fastpitch events here draw travel teams from Illinois (USSSA).
- Downtown Iowa City's restaurants, coffee and the Old Capitol are about 5 to 6 minutes north.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (2)
- Food (2)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Napoleon Park
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Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area
4 Sturgis Corner Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 · about 3 min / 1.3 mi to the main campus
Hotel amenities (Hilton): free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi and free parking; rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Pet-friendly rooms available.
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
328 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240 · about 4 min / 1.8 mi to the main campus
A downtown option a short walk from the Pedestrian Mall. Hotel amenities (Hilton): an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and a rooftop bar. Pet-friendly rooms available.
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Places to eat near Napoleon Park
Pullman Bar & Diner
17 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 · about 5 min drive (2.0 mi)
A downtown diner serving breakfast through dinner, with fried chicken, steak frites and burgers on the menu (Pullman Bar & Diner).
Official pageHamburg Inn No. 2
214 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245 · about 6 min drive (2.1 mi)
A family-owned Iowa City diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner (Hamburg Inn No. 2).
Official pageCoffee: Prairie Lights Café
15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 · about 5 min drive (2.0 mi)
An espresso bar upstairs in Iowa City's landmark independent bookstore (Prairie Lights).
Official pageThings to do between games
Old Capitol Museum
21 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52242 · about 6 min drive (2.4 mi)
The area's signature stop, about 6 minutes from the fields: Iowa's first state capitol, now a free University of Iowa museum on the Pentacrest (Old Capitol Museum). No MLB park is within 45 minutes.
Official pagePacking 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
- City of Iowa City: Napoleon Park
- USSSA: Fall Fireball (Sat only 8u-12u) (Napoleon Park; Illinois teams)
- USSSA: Fall Fireball (Sun only 13u-18u) (Napoleon Park; Illinois teams)
- USSSA: Pink Bash (Sat only 8u-12u) (Napoleon Park; Illinois teams)
- USSSA: Pink Bash (Sun only 13u-18u) (Napoleon Park; Illinois teams)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
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