Bethany's Softball Field
	Bethany's softball field is located on the north end of campus, near the intramural field, Gullixson Hall, and Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. The field is used for practices, intramural events, and competitions.
Directions
	From east of Mankato (Owatonna; Rochester; Wisconsin)
	Take Hwy 14 West toward Mankato. In Mankato, take the Hwy 22 (River Hills Mall) exit. Turn left onto Hwy 22 South. Turn right (west) onto Madison Avenue. Follow Madison Avenue about 2 miles. Turn left (south) on Dane Street, which is the last intersection before Madison goes downhill. Take a right onto Marsh Street and drive about three blocks. Enter the campus through the main gates on the right.
	From north of Mankato (Minneapolis; St. Cloud; Belle Plaine)
	Take Hwy 169 South to Mankato. As you reach Mankato, take Hwy 14 East and go about two miles to the Riverfront Drive exit. Turn right (south) onto Riverfront and drive about two miles. Turn left (east) on Madison Avenue and drive to the top of the hill, turning right on Dane Street. Go two blocks on Dane Street and take a right onto Marsh Street and drive about three blocks. Enter the campus through the main gates on the left.
	From west of Mankato (New Ulm; Sleepy Eye)
	Take Hwy 14 East to Mankato to the Riverfront Drive exit. Turn right (south) onto Riverfront and drive about two miles. Turn left (east) on Madison Avenue and drive to the top of the hill, turning right on Dane Street. Go two blocks on Dane Street and take a right onto Marsh Street and drive about three blocks. Enter the campus through the main gates on the left.
	From south of Mankato (Blue Earth; Central Iowa)
	Take Hwy 169 North to Mankato. In Mankato, take the Downtown/Mankato/North Mankato exit. Turn right (east) and stay in the right lane as you cross the Minnesota River. Turn left (east) onto East Main Street, following it up the hill. At the first light on top of the hill, turn left (north) onto Division Street. Follow Division Street three blocks to the Bethany Lutheran College campus.
	From southwest of Mankato (Sioux Falls, SD; Fairmont; Windom)
	Take I-90 East to Hwy 15 North; follow Hwy 15 to Hwy 60 East. Continue on Hwy 60/169 northeast to Mankato. In Mankato, take the Downtown/Mankato/North Mankato exit. Turn right (east) and stay in the right lane as you cross the Minnesota River. Turn left (east) onto Main Street, following it up the hill. At the first light on top of the hill, turn left (north) onto Division Street. Follow Division Street three blocks to the Bethany Lutheran College campus.
	From southeast of Mankato (Albert Lea; Austin; East Iowa)
	Take I-90 West to Hwy 109 (exit 146, near Alden). Turn right (north) onto Hwy 109. Continue toward Mankato on Hwy 22 North. In Mankato, turn left (west) onto Hoffman Road. Following Hoffman Road about 1.25 miles, turn right (north) onto Victory Drive. Drive one block, and take the first left (west) onto East Main Street. Drive about 1 mile. Turn right (north) onto Division Street. Follow Division Street three blocks to the Bethany Lutheran College campus.
The new Bethany Activity Center will provides spaces for a variety of uses for the entire student body and Bethany community. The facility houses a six-lane track, jumping spaces, artificial turf infield, and drop down netting to divide the space for multiple user groups and purposes at the same time.
The Bethany Lutheran softball teams will begin playing their home games at the city-owned Thomas Park in 2024.
Thomas Park recently underwent a massive renovation, with the South field updated to a Championship field with turf, lighting and upgraded amenities, including dugouts and a dedicated warm-up area.