Diamond Heat Showdown
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Diamond Heat Showdown
Stub guide. Diamond Heat Showdown runs out of Norridge, IL, sanctioned by USSSA Fastpitch as a qualifier event. Travel-guide writeup coming.
Where it's played
Exact venue location: Norridge Park District.
Near the field
What's within five miles of Norridge Park District.
Restaurants nearby
15 within 5 mi- Boon Cafe Cafe indianpalestinian 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Wingstop Fast food wings 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Sun Eng's Restaurant chinese 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe Fast food juice 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Little Caesars Fast food pizza 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Papa John's Fast food pizza 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Taco Burrito King Restaurant mexican 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Red Robin Restaurant burger 0.7 mi · 1 min
- Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Restaurant pizza 0.7 mi · 1 min
- Noodles & Company Restaurant pasta 0.8 mi · 1 min
- IHOP Restaurant breakfastpancake 0.9 mi · 1 min
- Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 0.9 mi · 1 min
- Villa Napoli Restaurant italianpizza 1.1 mi · 2 min
- Elly’s Pancake House Restaurant american 1.1 mi · 2 min
Between games
6 within 5 mi- Harlem-Irving Plaza Shopping 0.8 mi · 1 min
- Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump Attraction 1.6 mi · 2 min
- Norwood Park Historical Society Museum 1.8 mi · 3 min
- Museum of Hummels Museum 3.0 mi · 4 min
- Six Corner's Parklet Park 3.6 mi · 5 min
- National Veterans Art Museum Museum 3.7 mi · 5 min
Distances are straight-line from the venue's GPS coordinates. Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather to plan around
Typical May weather in IL based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals. Pack accordingly.
Cool to mild. Hoodie and joggers for warm-ups, light layer for parents. Expect rain. Pack a poncho and a backup pair of cleats.
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For the parents and siblings not playing
Tournament weekends have downtime. We pull the activities, museums, and excursions worth booking near Norridge Park District.
- Day trips & city tours
- Family-friendly attractions
- Outdoor & adventure
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