Baseball, Softball

Thomas Ryan Memorial Park tournament guide

Prior Lake, Minnesota · 4600 Busse Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Last verified 2026-10-23

Field surface: not yet verified

Field surface: not yet verified. The City of Prior Lake's field map shows four ballfields here but doesn't say whether the infields are dirt or turf, so we haven't confirmed the surface. (4 ballfields (B1-B4) in a cloverleaf plus a Miracle Field, owned by the City of Prior Lake; surface not stated)

Source: City of Prior Lake: Thomas Ryan Memorial Park field map (4600 Busse Pkwy SE; ballfields B1-B4 around a central plaza; Miracle Field; soccer fields A, A1 and A2; playground, restroom, picnic shelter, concessions, parking, basketball) · City of Prior Lake: Park & Trail Maps (Thomas Ryan Memorial Park map)

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Quick facts

A City of Prior Lake park off Mushtown Road with four ballfields in a cloverleaf around a central plaza, plus a Miracle Field, soccer fields, concessions, restrooms and a playground (City of Prior Lake).
Out-of-state teams play the Prior Lake Invitational youth baseball tournaments here, including the Bismarck Americans from North Dakota on Thomas Ryan Park Fields 2 and 4 (TourneyMachine).
Prior Lake's bigger Ponds Park is a few minutes north, Shakopee hotels are about 16 minutes away, and Minneapolis's Target Field is about 42.

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Hotels near Thomas Ryan Memorial Park

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Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Shakopee

4175 Dean Lakes Blvd., Shakopee, MN, 55379 · about 16 min / 8.1 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 20 min / 10.3 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 Thomas Ryan Memorial Park

TJ Hooligans

16731 Highway 13 South, Suite 113, Prior Lake, MN 55372 · about 5 min drive (1.4 mi)

An independent, locally owned Prior Lake restaurant since 1983, with a family-friendly dining room separate from the sports bar and ingredients sourced from local farmers. Online ordering helps with a team (TJ Hooligans).

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Pablo's Mexican Restaurant

230 Lewis Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 · about 23 min drive (11.8 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: Edelweiss Bakery & Cafe

16186 Main Ave SE, Suite 102, Prior Lake, MN 55372 · about 7 min drive (2.1 mi)

A downtown Prior Lake bakery cafe run by local owners, with freshly brewed coffee, donuts, pastries and small-batch baked goods plus breakfast and lunch, indoors or out (Edelweiss Bakery; Prior Lake Chamber).

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Things to do between games

Target Field (Minnesota Twins)

1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · about 42 min drive (27.7 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 20 min drive (11.5 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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Cleary Lake Regional Park

18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN 55372 · about 9 min drive (3.8 mi)

A Three Rivers park just east of town with a free, unguarded summer swimming beach, a 3.5-mile paved trail around the lake, a fishing pier and a nine-hole executive golf course with a driving range (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.
Prior Lake Invitational games are scheduled at both this park and The Ponds Park, so confirm your field before you drive.
Bring chairs, a pop-up canopy, sunscreen and bug spray. The park has concessions, restrooms and a picnic shelter at the center of the four fields.

Sources

More Minnesota guides: all 22 Minnesota complexes.