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Prairie Ridge Sports Complex tournament guide

Ankeny, Iowa · 1510 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: Grass outfield, infield not stated

Grass outfield, infield not stated: the City of Ankeny says all fields at Prairie Ridge are natural grass, but doesn't describe the infields separately. (16 baseball fields and 6 softball fields, plus soccer and football fields (City of Ankeny).)

Source: City of Ankeny: Prairie Ridge Sports Complex (16 baseball and 6 softball fields; soccer and football) · City of Ankeny: Prairie Ridge Field Dimensions (all fields natural grass)

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Quick facts

A City of Ankeny complex with 16 baseball fields and 6 softball fields, all natural grass, plus soccer and football fields (City of Ankeny).
USSSA baseball events here draw travel teams from Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas and Illinois (USSSA).
Uptown Ankeny's restaurants and coffee are about 6 to 7 minutes south.

Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee

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

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Hotels near Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

1230 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023 · about 8 min / 2.8 mi to the main campus

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

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Ankeny

2455 SE Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021 · about 13 min / 5.8 mi to the main campus

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

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Places to eat near Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Uptown Food and Beverage Co.

302 SW Maple St, Ankeny, IA 50023 · about 6 min drive (2.0 mi)

An Uptown Ankeny spot for pizza, sandwiches, burgers and pasta, for dine-in or takeout (Uptown Food and Beverage Co.).

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Leaning Tower of Pizza

512 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023 · about 6 min drive (2.0 mi)

Homemade pizza in Uptown Ankeny, for dine-in or carryout (Leaning Tower of Pizza).

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Coffee: Porch Light Coffeehouse

417 SW 3rd St, Ankeny, IA 50023 · about 7 min drive (2.1 mi)

An Uptown Ankeny coffeehouse with espresso drinks, cold brew, pastries and sandwiches (Porch Light Coffeehouse).

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Things to do between games

Living History Farms

11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 · about 29 min drive (18.0 mi)

The area's signature stop, about 29 minutes from the fields: a 500-acre open-air museum with a 1700 Ioway farm, an 1850 pioneer farm, the 1876 town of Walnut Hill and a 1900 horse-powered farm (Living History Farms). No MLB park is within 45 minutes.

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Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 · about 33 min drive (16.6 mi)

Des Moines' zoo, with giraffe feedings, a train ride and an indoor rainforest (Blank Park Zoo).

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Packing notes

Fields are natural grass and the infield surface isn't published, so pack molded and turf shoes until you know your field.
With 22 diamonds spread across the complex, check your field number before you park.
Iowa summers are hot and humid: bring sunscreen, a hat, water and folding chairs.

Sources

More Iowa guides: all 24 Iowa complexes.