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Dred Scott Playfield

Baseball fieldBloomington, MN

About this field

Dred Scott Playfield is a 48.5-acre municipal athletic complex owned and operated by the City of Bloomington, Minnesota Parks and Recreation Department, located at 10820 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington, MN 55438. The complex is a hub for baseball and softball, with ten softball fields and two baseball fields (Tony Oliva Field / Playfield #1 and Ken Swartz Field / Playfield #5), several of which are lighted for evening play. Beyond the diamonds, the park offers tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, soccer and football fields, outdoor basketball courts, playgrounds, seasonal restrooms, and off-street parking. Concessions operate out of the on-site Wheelhouse building, and the park is also home to two private concessions: Clutch Hitters batting cages (952-941-2455) and the Dinosaur Dred Scott miniature golf course (952-941-2444). Outside teams and organizations cannot simply claim a field on-site; field use is scheduled through the City of Bloomington's Outdoor Athletic Facility Rental process, which requires a permit issued by the Parks and Recreation Department. The department begins accepting requests each spring, reviews them according to the City's Athletic Field Use Policy, and issues signed permits with payment before play. It is a widely used venue for local leagues, tournaments, and adult and youth softball.

Location

10820 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington, MN, 55431

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Frequently asked questions

Who owns and manages Dred Scott Playfield?
The complex is owned and operated by the City of Bloomington, Minnesota, through its Parks and Recreation Department. The department controls all field scheduling and reservations. It can be reached at 952-563-8877 or parksrec@BloomingtonMN.gov.
How can an outside team reserve a field for practice or games?
Teams and organizations must go through the City of Bloomington's Outdoor Athletic Facility Rental process rather than reserving on-site. Requests are submitted online via WebTrac (blm.mn/webtrac). The department begins accepting requests on March 15 each year; requests received by April 15 are prioritized under the City's Athletic Field Use Policy, with approval notices by May 1. Later requests are reviewed in the order received.
Are there batting cages at Dred Scott Playfield?
Yes. Clutch Hitters batting cages operate on-site as a private concession within the park. They can be reached at 952-941-2455. The batting cages are run independently of the City's field-rental process.
Are the fields lighted, and what season is the complex open?
Several of the softball and baseball fields are lighted, allowing evening play. As an outdoor Minnesota facility, the diamonds are used primarily during the spring and summer athletic season, which aligns with the City's rental request window opening in mid-March. Seasonal restrooms and concessions operate during the active season.
What fees or permits are required to use a field?
Field use requires an approved rental permit from the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, issued after a request is reviewed. The organization's contact person must review, sign, and return the permit along with payment before use. Contact Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8877 for current fee schedules.

This is a free public-field directory listing compiled from public sources. CageList is not affiliated with Dred Scott Playfield. Field information last verified July 2026. Contact Parks & Recreation to confirm current availability, pricing, and reservation requirements.

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