Softball, Baseball

Oahe Softball Complex tournament guide

Pierre, South Dakota · S Buchanan Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Last verified 2026-10-24

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The City of Pierre lists the complex's fields and amenities but doesn't describe the infield or outfield surfaces, so we haven't confirmed them. (9 baseball/softball fields and a batting cage: 4 regulation softball fields on the west side, and 3 Little League fields, a Pony field and Dan Kelley Field on the east side (City of Pierre).)

Source: City of Pierre: Oahe Softball Complex (S. Buchanan Ave; nine baseball/softball fields and a batting cage; four regulation softball fields on the west side; three little league fields, a Pony field and Dan Kelley Field on the east side; restrooms, concessions, shelters, playground; shade on west fields; parking for 500+)

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Quick facts

Pierre's city-run ballfield complex in the southeast part of town: nine baseball and softball fields plus a batting cage. The west side is home to the Oahe Softball Association; the east side hosts Capital City Baseball and Post 8 Legion baseball (City of Pierre).
The Oahe JO Softball Association's Oahe Power Surge fastpitch tournament is played here. The Bismarck (N.D.) Sparks have won its 10U and 12U titles (DRGNews), and one recent field had 22 teams, 13 of them from as far as North Dakota and Nebraska (Capital Journal via Spot On South Dakota).
Restrooms, concession stands, picnic shelters, bleachers, a playground and parking for 500+ vehicles. The South Dakota State Capitol is about 6 minutes away (City of Pierre).

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Hotels near Oahe Softball Complex

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ClubHouse Hotel & Suites Pierre

808 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD, 57501 · about 6 min / 2.9 mi to the main campus

A hotel with an indoor water playland, a hot tub, a free deluxe breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary bikes, a market for forgotten items and an enclosed courtyard with fire pits. RedRossa Italian Grille is on site, and pet-friendly rooms are available (ClubHouse Pierre).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pierre-Fort Pierre

110 E. Stanley Road, Fort Pierre, SD, 57532 · about 7 min / 4 mi to the main campus

Just across the Missouri River from Pierre, with a free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, free WiFi, free parking and dog-friendly rooms (IHG).

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Places to eat near Oahe Softball Complex

Drifters Bar & Grille

325 E. Hustan Ave, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 · about 7 min drive (3.8 mi)

A riverside restaurant right on the Missouri in Fort Pierre, with dishes built around local favorites and ingredients from area producers, plus boat slips for dock-and-dine visitors. (Drifters Bar & Grille).

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Coffee: Branding Iron Bistro

420 W Sioux Ave, Unit 4, Pierre, SD 57501 · about 5 min drive (2.6 mi)

A local café centered on hand-crafted coffee and espresso drinks, homemade bakery items and all-day breakfast, plus bagel sandwiches, grilled burritos and homemade quiche (Branding Iron Bistro).

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Things to do between games

South Dakota State Capitol

500 E. Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 · about 6 min drive (2.0 mi)

Pierre's signature landmark. Self-guided tour brochures are inside the north doors, and guided tours can be scheduled by phone. Outside, walk around Capitol Lake and the Trail of Governors, a series of bronze statues of South Dakota's governors (SDPB; Missouri River Tourism).

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South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501 · about 7 min drive (2.6 mi)

Home of the South Dakota State Historical Society Museum, with exhibits on the state's people, from the horse cultures of the Northern Plains to homesteaders and modern community builders (South Dakota State Historical Society).

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Packing notes

Bring chairs, a pop-up canopy, sunscreen and water. Shade structures cover the west softball fields, with more planned on the east side (City of Pierre). Surfaces aren't confirmed, so ask your tournament director about footwear.
Note whether you're on the west (softball) or east (baseball) side before you park; the lot holds 500+ vehicles (City of Pierre).
Concession stands, restrooms, picnic shelters and a playground are on site, and there's a batting cage for warm-ups (City of Pierre).

Sources

More South Dakota guides: all 6 South Dakota complexes.