The first pitch at this state-of-the-art facility was thrown out on July 6, 1998. The Raccoon River Park Softball Complex is open and fully operational for league and tournament players as well as rentals by private groups sponsoring youth and adult tournaments. The complex has hosted many state, regional, and national tournaments along with a full slate of league play for local softball players. 

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Amenities/Features:

• Easy access. Located at 2500 Grand Ave., just 1.5 miles east off Grand Avenue Exit off I-35.
• Beautiful 700 acre Park with 232 acre lake with boating, free public beach, walking and biking trails and picnic shelters, and Nature Lodge.
• Paved and lighted parking for 400.
• Scoreboards on every field.
• 2 designated warm up areas inside of Complex.
• Large restrooms with changing area for players.
• Quality Concession operation featuring grilled and fried items, candy, snacks, beer, soft drinks, coffee and bottled water.
• Superior infield surface with underground tile drainage maintained daily.
• Fully irrigated system for plush outfield grass and firm infields that are not dusty.
• Covered dugouts each have their own drinking fountain and bat racks.
• 300' fence distances on all fields.
• Groomed warning tracks.
• Staffed with a full time Complex Coordinator.
• Covered playground.

League Registration Information

WDM Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of Commercial and Recreation Slow Pitch Softball Leagues for Adult Mens, Coed and Womens teams of all different levels of play and abilities. Leagues are conducted in the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.  Call 222-3444 to have an application mailed or faxed to you.

Rentals

If you need a facility to easily handle a very large (25-45 team) tournament, WDM Parks and Recreation welcomes and encourages community use of this facility when not in use by league play or previously scheduled tournaments. Availability is generally Fridays from 5:00-10:15pm, Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m., Sundays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concession will be opened for all rentals guaranteeing at least 12 teams. Field prep of mowing outfields, grooming and lining infields is included in all rental fees. Tax is included in all rental fees.

Daily rental fees:

• ADULT TOURNEY-Guaranteed 0-19 team tournament:
  $15/game 
• ADULT TOURNEY-Guaranteed 20 plus team tournament:
  $10/game
• YOUTH TOURNEY-$30/game
• FALL YOUTH TOURNEY (After Sept. 1)-$20/game 
• PUBLIC RENTAL-$30/hour/field
• $30 per hour per field light fee (if used)
• Field Equipment and Temporary Fence Rental Available 
• For more information regarding rentals or league play please call the Parks and Recreation Office at 222-3444.

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