TourneyGuidesWalker Johnston Park Softball Complex tournament guide
Urbandale, Iowa · 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Last verified 2026-10-23
Field surface: not yet verified
Not yet verified. The City of Urbandale lists 4 rental fields at the complex, but doesn't say what the infields or outfields are. (4 fields (City of Urbandale).)
Source: City of Urbandale: Walker Johnston Softball Field Rentals (four fields available for rental)
Know this field?
Played at Walker Johnston Park Softball Complex? Tell us whether the infields are turf, dirt or a mix. We review every report and update the page once we can confirm it.
Tell us the surface
Quick facts
- A four-field City of Urbandale complex in Walker Johnston Park, which the city manages and operates (City of Urbandale).
- USSSA youth baseball events here draw travel teams from Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota, Missouri, Illinois and Kansas (USSSA).
- Living History Farms and the Plum Drive hotels are about 5 to 6 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 Walker Johnston Park Softball Complex
Check your tournament's rules for hotel requirements before you book.
Booking through our hotel links may earn us a small commission. It helps pay for researching these parks and doesn't change your price.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale Des Moines
8789 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 · about 5 min / 2.1 mi to the main campus
Hotel amenities (IHG): free breakfast, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center, Wi-Fi, free self-parking and a guest laundry. No pets.
See Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbandale Des Moines on Expedia
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
8661 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322 · about 5 min / 2 mi to the main campus
Hotel amenities (Marriott): free hot breakfast, an indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Pets not allowed.
Places to eat near Walker Johnston Park Softball Complex
MinGaLaBar Burmese Kitchen
8134 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 · about 3 min drive (0.9 mi)
A Burmese kitchen on Douglas Avenue, a short hop from the fields (MinGaLaBar Burmese Kitchen).
Official pageBig Sky Bread
7021 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322 · about 5 min drive (1.8 mi)
A family owned and operated bakery with breads and pastries made fresh daily (Big Sky Bread).
Official pageCoffee: Barista's Bouquet
12001 Douglas Ave STE 600, Urbandale, IA 50323 · about 5 min drive (2.2 mi)
A local, family-owned coffee shop with flowers and plants, house-made syrups and locally roasted beans (Barista's Bouquet).
Official pageThings to do between games
Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 · about 6 min drive (2.7 mi)
The area's signature stop, about 6 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.
Official pagePacking notes
- The field surfaces aren't published, so pack both molded and turf shoes until you know your field.
- Bring bug spray for evening games.
- Iowa summers are hot and humid: bring sunscreen, a hat, water and folding chairs.
Sources
- City of Urbandale: Walker Johnston Softball Field Rentals
- USSSA: CIS One Day Gauntlet (Open) (Walker Johnston Softball Complex; Minnesota and South Dakota teams)
- USSSA: CIS Great 8 NIT (AAA/Maj) (Walker Johnston Softball Complex; Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota teams)
- USSSA: CIS Line Drive Super NIT (AAA/Maj) (Walker Johnston Softball Complex; Illinois and Minnesota teams)
- USSSA: CIS Bring the Heat NIT (Walker Johnston Softball Complex; Minnesota and Nebraska teams)
- USSSA: CIS Summer Sizzler NIT (Walker Johnston Softball Complex; Kansas teams)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Iowa guides: all 34 Iowa complexes.