TourneyGuidesTautphaus Park tournament guide
Idaho Falls, Idaho · 2800 S Boulevard, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Last verified 2026-10-24
Field surface: not yet verified
Field surface: not yet verified. The City of Idaho Falls lists five ball diamonds at Tautphaus Park but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (City of Idaho Falls 84.5-acre park with five ballfields (softball fields Craner, Chapple, Elk and Fiest plus a baseball field), the Idaho Falls Zoo, Funland amusement park, a winter ice arena, four tennis courts, a skate park, shelters, restrooms and an all-access playground.)
Source: City of Idaho Falls: Tautphaus Park (2800 S Boulevard; 84.50 acres; 5 ballfields / five ball diamonds; zoo; Funland Amusement Park; ice arena; 4 tennis courts; skateboard park; shelters; restrooms; all-access playground) · City of Idaho Falls: Adopt-a-Field (Tautphaus softball fields Craner, Chapple, Elk and Fiest; Tautphaus baseball field)
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Quick facts
- Five City of Idaho Falls ball diamonds in an 84.5-acre park that also holds the Idaho Falls Zoo and Funland (City of Idaho Falls).
- A fastpitch qualifier played only at Tautphaus Park and Community Park drew travel teams from Utah, Montana and Nevada, including Utah Fusion from Clinton, MT Freedom Fast Pitch from Laurel and the Elko Lady Aces from Spring Creek (SportsEngine Tourney).
- The zoo is a 2-minute hop, while hotels, local food and coffee are about 5 to 7 minutes away.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (2)
- Food (2)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Tautphaus Park
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SpringHill Suites Idaho Falls
665 Riverwalk Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 · about 5 min / 1.8 mi to the main campus
An all-suite Marriott on the Snake River, with a free hot breakfast, an indoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, a 24/7 market, and free parking and WiFi (Marriott).
Home2 Suites by Hilton Idaho Falls
1160 Whitewater Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 · about 7 min / 2.1 mi to the main campus
An all-suite Hilton in Snake River Landing with in-suite kitchens, a free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, free parking and WiFi, and pet-friendly suites (Hilton).
Places to eat near Tautphaus Park
The SnakeBite Restaurant
393 Park Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 · about 6 min drive (1.9 mi)
A downtown Idaho Falls family restaurant since 1994, known for gourmet burgers made from locally sourced beef, plus house-cut steaks, salads and pasta (The SnakeBite).
Official pageSmitty's Pancake & Steak House
645 W Broadway St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 · about 6 min drive (2.2 mi)
A locally owned Idaho Falls institution, serving comfort food at the same spot for nearly six decades. It's known for award-winning pancakes, the German Pancake and French dip sandwiches (East Idaho News).
Official pageCoffee: Moose Ridge Coffee Co.
1157 Pier View Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 · about 6 min drive (1.8 mi)
A local Snake River Landing coffee shop that roasts small batches right at the shop, with order-ahead pickup and plenty of seating (Moose Ridge Coffee Co.).
Official pageThings to do between games
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
2925 Rollandet Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 · about 2 min drive (0.7 mi)
The area's signature family stop, right in Tautphaus Park: the AZA-accredited "Best Little Zoo in the West," home to around 130 species on about 10 developed acres (City of Idaho Falls).
Official pageIdaho Falls River Walk
Broadway and River Pkwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 · about 7 min drive (2.3 mi)
A 5-mile path on both sides of the Snake River, good for an easy walk or bike ride between games (City of Idaho Falls).
Official pagePacking notes
- We haven't confirmed whether the infields are dirt or turf, so pack footwear for both.
- Five diamonds share a busy park with the zoo, Funland and a skate park, so confirm your field name (Craner, Chapple, Elk or Fiest) before you unload.
- Bring sunscreen, a pop-up canopy and plenty of water for the high-desert sun, plus layers for cool mornings and evenings.
Sources
- SportsEngine Tourney: Tater Toss 4th Annual Qualifier (places: Tautphaus Park fields Chappel, Craner, Elk, Fiest and Community Park only; teams include Utah Fusion, Utah Punishers, Utah Freakz, Utah Core Athletics, Logan Dynamite, MT Freedom Fast Pitch 14U and 16U, Montana Rampage, Elko Lady Aces)
- SportsEngine Tourney: Tater Toss 14U division (games at Tautphaus Park - Elk; Utah Fusion, Clinton UT; MT Freedom Fast Pitch 14U Copley, Laurel MT; Elko Lady Aces 14U, Spring Creek NV)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Idaho guides: all 6 Idaho complexes.