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Prairie City Recreational Complex tournament guide

Prairie City, Iowa · 304 W Ashtyn Ln, Prairie City, IA 50228

Last verified 2026-10-23

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Not yet verified. The City of Prairie City lists four ball diamonds here but doesn't state the infield or outfield surface. Check your field assignment if surface matters. (4 ball diamonds and 2 soccer fields, plus batting cages, a concession stand and a fishing pond (City of Prairie City).)

Source: City of Prairie City: Recreational Complex (four ball diamonds, two soccer fields, concession stand, batting cages, fishing pond; 1-mile path to the Red Rock Prairie Trail) · City of Prairie City: Request for Proposals, Recreation Complex Concessions Services (city-owned 19.88-acre property with four ball diamonds)

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Quick facts

A City of Prairie City complex on the west edge of town with four ball diamonds, two soccer fields, batting cages and a fishing pond (City of Prairie City).
USSSA baseball tournaments run by Central Iowa Sports send divisions here, drawing travel teams from Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota and Illinois (USSSA).
Downtown Prairie City, with a Tex-Mex grill, an ice cream shop and a coffee cafe, is about 2 minutes away; the nearest chain hotels are in Altoona, about 25 minutes west.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, with bison and elk on a 5-mile auto tour, is about 12 minutes south (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service).

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Hotels near Prairie City Recreational Complex

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Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

215 Adventureland Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009 · about 24 min / 16.8 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Hilton): free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness center, business center, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Pet-friendly rooms available.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

460 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009 · about 25 min / 18 mi to the main campus

Close to Adventureland. Hotel amenities (Marriott): free hot breakfast, an indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Pets welcome (no cats).

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Places to eat near Prairie City Recreational Complex

Ariana's Tex Mex Bar & Grill

112 E Jefferson St, Prairie City, IA 50228 · about 2 min drive (0.8 mi)

Downtown Prairie City Tex-Mex grill serving fajitas, burritos and other Mexican favorites (Ariana's).

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Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe

304 W 2nd St, Prairie City, IA 50228 · about 2 min drive (0.5 mi)

A local ice cream shop a few blocks from the fields, an easy post-game treat (Prairie City Business Association).

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Coffee: Coffee & Carnations

100 E Jefferson St, Prairie City, IA 50228 · about 2 min drive (0.8 mi)

A downtown coffee cafe that doubles as a flower shop (Prairie City Business Association).

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Things to do between games

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

9981 Pacific St, Prairie City, IA 50228 · about 12 min drive (5.0 mi)

The area's signature stop, about 12 minutes from the fields: a restored tallgrass prairie where a 5-mile auto tour runs through the bison and elk enclosure, with walking trails and a bike trail. There's no charge to visit; check the refuge site for visitor center status before you go (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service). No MLB park is within 45 minutes.

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Packing notes

The nearest chain hotels are in Altoona, about 25 minutes west; plan for the drive on early game days.
Central Iowa Sports events spread divisions across several metro Des Moines parks; check your field assignment before you park.
Iowa summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy, sunscreen, bug spray and plenty of water.

Sources

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