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Raccoon River Park Softball Complex tournament guide

West Des Moines, Iowa · 2500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. The City of West Des Moines lists a 5-field softball complex at Raccoon River Park, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (5 softball fields (City of West Des Moines).)

Source: City of West Des Moines: Raccoon River Park (softball complex, 5 fields)

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Quick facts

A five-field City of West Des Moines softball complex inside 631-acre Raccoon River Park, which also has a lake loop trail and inclusive playgrounds (City of West Des Moines).
USSSA fastpitch events here draw travel teams from Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois (USSSA).
Historic Valley Junction's 5th Street restaurants and coffee are about 7 to 8 minutes away.

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Hotels near Raccoon River Park Softball Complex

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Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · about 14 min / 7.3 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Marriott): a heated indoor pool with a sundeck, fitness center, two on-site restaurants, business center and Wi-Fi. Pet-friendly.

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Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

7060 Lake Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · about 16 min / 8.8 mi to the main campus

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

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Places to eat near Raccoon River Park Softball Complex

Bix & Co.

111 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · about 7 min drive (1.9 mi)

A Valley Junction sports bar and restaurant with a wrap-around patio and plenty of TVs (Bix & Co.).

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Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge

225 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · about 7 min drive (2.0 mi)

Chinese and Vietnamese dishes for dine-in or takeout in Valley Junction (Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge).

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Coffee: Corazon Coffee Roasters

516 Elm St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · about 8 min drive (2.1 mi)

A Valley Junction roaster pouring organic, fair-trade coffee (Corazon Coffee Roasters).

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Things to do between games

Living History Farms

11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 · about 15 min drive (8.2 mi)

The area's signature stop, about 15 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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Historic Valley Junction

137 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 · about 7 min drive (2.0 mi)

West Des Moines' walkable old downtown along 5th Street, with locally owned shops, galleries and restaurants (Historic Valley Junction Foundation).

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Packing notes

The field surfaces aren't published, so pack both molded and turf shoes until you know your field.
Raccoon River Park is big, so check which entrance is closest to the softball complex before you go.
Iowa summers are hot and humid: bring sunscreen, a hat, water and folding chairs.

Sources

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