A History of Hosting
Built in 1950, Chaska Athletic Park has been the site of many great events including four State Tournaments (1955, 1988, 1998, 2008). The ballpark resides along the Minnesota River which has had occasion to flood the great field. Each time, it has come back better than before. The anticipation is growing as we prepare for the 98th Annual Minnesota State Amateur Baseball tournament coming to Waconia, Chaska and Hamburg.
We look forward to remembering our past, cherishing our present while growing our future with baseball at Athletic Park. Our tradition of hosting tournaments includes Class A High School Tournaments, High School All Star games (now known as Play Ball MN!) and American Legion tournaments which will put us in a great position to showcase Town Ball Baseball’s best in 2021.
Our community will help us out as they always have in the past to make sure the teams and their fans feel welcome. Chaska Baseball Association will be involved like never before as we strive to grow baseball in the Chaska area. We are excited to open our gates to fans who have been here before and welcome new fans to our grand old ballpark.
Quick Facts about Athletic Park:
- In 1950, two local groups (Greater Chaska, Inc. and Chaska Athletic Association) joined forces to propose and pass the construction of the ballpark, paid by the community.
- Athletic Park was dedicated on August 11, 1950
- Chaska High School football played there until the early 1970’s
Ballpark Information
Address and Directions
Past State Tournaments
1955 State Tournament
First year Chaska hosting, five years after Athletic Park was built, at the time, it broke the attendance record. Class A and B played at this lone site.
1988 State Tournament
After over 30 years, the State Tournament returns to Chaska who partnered with this year’s co-host, Hamburg.
1998 State Tournament
Chaska and Hamburg join forces for a classic tournament. The hometown Cubs came up one run short in Championship game.
2008 State Tournament
Special Guest, Twins Great Tony Olivia appeared at the tournament.
Ballpark History
Athletic Park Floods
Since being built in 1950, Chaska Athletic Park has survived many floods by the Minnesota River.
Cubs Team History
Baseball in Chaska goes back to the late 1800s with teams called the White Diamonds and Silver Stars. In 1928, the town amateur baseball team would be known as the Chaska Cubs.