Baseball, Softball

Tahpah Park tournament guide

Shakopee, Minnesota · 1490 Adams Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Field surface: not yet verified. The City of Shakopee lists eight softball fields and Joe Schleper Baseball Stadium at Tahpah Park but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt, grass or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (9 diamonds: 8 softball fields plus Joe Schleper Baseball Stadium (about 500 seats), with a football field, owned by the City of Shakopee; surface not stated)

Source: City of Shakopee: Tahpah Park (1490 Adams St S; eight softball fields; Joe Schleper Baseball Stadium seating about 500 in recycled Metrodome seats; football field; home of the Shakopee Coyotes, Indians, Chiefs, Shakopee High School Sabers and Shakopee Youth Baseball Association)

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Quick facts

9 city-owned diamonds: 8 softball fields plus Joe Schleper Baseball Stadium, which seats about 500 in recycled Metrodome seats and is home to Shakopee's town ball teams, the high school Sabers and Shakopee Youth Baseball (City of Shakopee).
Out-of-state teams play here during Shakopee's youth tournaments: the Thunder Bay Lakers 12U from Ontario played on Tahpah fields 1 and 2, and at the Shako Showdown the Fargo 61's 12U Blue (North Dakota), the Menomonie Mustangs 11AAA and New Richmond Tigers (Wisconsin) all played on Tahpah fields (TourneyMachine).
Downtown Shakopee's restaurants are about 7 minutes north, Valleyfair is about 10 minutes east and Minneapolis's Target Field is about 35 minutes northeast.

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Hotels near Tahpah Park

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Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Shakopee

4175 Dean Lakes Blvd., Shakopee, MN, 55379 · about 8 min / 4.4 mi to the main campus

Off US-169 within 10 minutes of Valleyfair and Canterbury Park, with free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, free WiFi, free parking and pet-friendly rooms. Cribs and connecting rooms are available (Hilton).

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Minneapolis/Shakopee

1204 Ramsey Street, Shakopee, MN, 55379 · about 7 min / 3 mi to the main campus

Close to downtown Shakopee and within 10 minutes of Valleyfair, Canterbury Park and Mystic Lake, with free hot breakfast, free WiFi, a fitness center and an indoor hot tub. Kids 18 and under stay free, and only service animals are allowed (Choice Hotels).

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Places to eat near Tahpah Park

Turtle's Bar & Grill

132 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379 · about 7 min drive (2.5 mi)

A downtown Shakopee bar and grill that's been family owned and operated for more than 30 years, with a Minnesota craft beer list for the adults (Turtle's Bar & Grill).

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Pablo's Mexican Restaurant

230 Lewis Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 · about 7 min drive (2.4 mi)

A family-owned Shakopee spot since 1986, serving California-style Mexican food with salsa made fresh daily. Takeout and catering make it easy for a team (Discover Shakopee).

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Coffee: Coffee Ta Cream

1157 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379 · about 4 min drive (1.0 mi)

A small, locally run Shakopee café close to the park, serving locally and freshly roasted coffee, a full café menu and local ice cream flavors, with takeout and a dining room for up to 24 (Coffee Ta Cream).

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Things to do between games

Target Field (Minnesota Twins)

1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · about 36 min drive (25.9 mi)

Home of the Minnesota Twins in downtown Minneapolis, with about 40,000 seats, a 360-degree open main concourse and skyline views. Check the Twins' site for the schedule and ballpark tours (Minnesota Ballpark Authority).

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Valleyfair

1 Valleyfair Dr., Shakopee, MN 55379 · about 11 min drive (6.4 mi)

The Twin Cities' amusement park, with more than 75 rides and attractions from big coasters to Planet Snoopy kids' rides, plus the Superior Shores Waterpark. Check the park's calendar for open days (Valleyfair).

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The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park

2187 Highway 101 E, Shakopee, MN 55379 · about 10 min drive (5.9 mi)

A Three Rivers park on the Minnesota River where historic buildings recreate 19th-century frontier life, with a one-mile river trail and good bird watching. The grounds are free to explore on your own (Three Rivers Park District).

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Packing notes

We haven't confirmed whether the infields are dirt or turf, so pack footwear for both.
Check which entrance your field uses: tournament notes send teams on Fields 1-4 to the east entrance at Marystown Road, and Tahpah West is reached from the northwest entrance off Vierling Drive.
There's a picnic shelter, a playground by Field 4 and concessions during tournaments, but bring your own shade (a pop-up canopy and chairs) plus a layer and bug spray for Minnesota evenings.

Sources

More Minnesota guides: all 16 Minnesota complexes.