Softball

Shawnee Mission School District Softball Complex tournament guide

Shawnee, Kansas · 6101 Maurer Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Not yet verified. City of Shawnee council minutes describe the complex as four lighted softball fields, and the Shawnee Mission School District lists the complex among its athletic facilities, but neither says what the infields or outfields are. (4 lighted softball fields, with concession areas, seating and parking (City of Shawnee council minutes on the complex's special use permit).)

Source: City of Shawnee: Special City Council Meeting minutes, Dec. 19, 2006 (special use permit for the Shawnee Mission School District sports complex "containing four lighted softball fields, concession areas, seating, parking and other associated uses" on the east side of Maurer Road in the 6100 block; 6101 Maurer) · Shawnee Mission School District: Athletic Facilities (Shawnee Mission District Softball Complex, 6101 Maurer Road, Shawnee KS 66217)

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Quick facts

4 lighted softball fields owned by the Shawnee Mission School District, with concessions, seating and parking (City of Shawnee; Shawnee Mission School District).
Shawnee Mission high school softball teams play their home games here (Shawnee Mission South High School).
The closest hotels are about 5 minutes away on Midland Drive, near the Mid-America sports complexes.
Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, is about 34 minutes away.

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Hotels near Shawnee Mission School District Softball Complex

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Kansas City Shawnee

16550 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66217 · about 5 min / 1.9 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (Marriott): free hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, on-site guest laundry, free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Smoke-free; no pets (service animals only).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shawnee-Kansas City West

17346 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66217 · about 6 min / 2.8 mi to the main campus

Hotel amenities (IHG): free breakfast, heated indoor saltwater pool, 24-hour fitness center, on-site self-service laundry and free self parking. No pets. Shawnee Mission Park is nearby.

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Places to eat near Shawnee Mission School District Softball Complex

Hayward's Pit Bar-B-Que

10901 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS 66214 · about 11 min drive (4.9 mi)

One of Johnson County's original barbecue joints, family-run in Shawnee. The best-seller is the Hayward's hash sandwich (smoked brisket, burnt ends and rib tips on a toasted hoagie), plus rib and burnt end platters (Johnson County Post).

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Old Shawnee Pizza

6000 Roger Dr, Shawnee, KS 66203 · about 9 min drive (3.8 mi)

A Walker family pizzeria since 1969, known for Kansas City-style cracker-crust pizzas and the 30-inch Big Joe, with gluten-free and keto crusts too; easy for a whole team (Old Shawnee Pizza; Visit KC lists it among downtown Shawnee's locally owned spots).

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Coffee: Station 3 Coffee Shop

19115 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218 · about 11 min drive (3.8 mi)

A locally owned coffee shop in a former volunteer fire station, with espresso drinks, house-made syrups and chai, pastries and breakfast burritos (Johnson County Post; Station 3).

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Things to do between games

Kauffman Stadium

1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129 · about 34 min drive (21.2 mi)

Kansas City's signature ballpark, about 34 minutes east: home of the Kansas City Royals, with the Royals Hall of Fame, the Outfield Experience and stadium tours. If you're in town, check the Royals schedule for a home game or a tour (Kansas City Royals).

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Shawnee Mission Park

7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219 · about 8 min drive (3.0 mi)

A 1,756-acre county park a few minutes south: a 120-acre lake with a swimming beach and marina, play areas, picnic areas and shelters, nature, hiking and mountain-bike trails, two disc golf courses, a pump track and a 44-acre off-leash dog area. JCPRD calls it the most visited park in Kansas (JCPRD).

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Packing notes

Kansas City summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Spring and fall storms can roll in quickly and mornings can start cool; keep rain gear and a layer in the car.
The field surface isn't verified yet, so bring both turf shoes and molded softball shoes until you know.
Bring folding chairs and a cooler for long days between games.

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