Dred Scott Playfield

About Dred Scott Playfield

The Dred Scott Playfield is part of a 48.5 acre city park in Bloomington, MN. There are two baseball diamonds at the park which includes the Tony Olivia Field (Playfield #1) and the Ken Swartz Field (Playfield #5).

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Field #1
Field #5
Park features include:
Playground equipment
Park building
Drinking fountain
Concessions
6 tennis courts
2 soccer/football fields
9 softball diamonds
2 baseball diamonds
3 volleyball courts
2 basketball/game courts
Picnicking

Please be aware of all park rules listed in the City Code including the prohibition of drones and golfing.

Recreational opportunities are enhanced by two privately owned and operated amenities located at Dred Scott Playfield. These two amenities are located in a City park but do have a lease agreement with the City for the space.

The City has installed four Dred and Harriet Scott Interpretive signs, donated by the Minnesota Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, at the Dred Scott Playfield.

Clutch Hitters
Clutch Hitters is an outdoor batting cage located in the southwest portion of the park. 952-941-2455

The Links
The Links is an 18 hole miniature golf course located in the northeastern portion of the park. 952-941-2444
Winner of WCCO viewers' choice for best mini golf!
For information on the naming of of Dred Scott Playfields, click here.

New Wheelhouse - Opened 2020
In August 2020, Dred Scott Playfields unveiled its new, modern and efficient wheelhouse building.