2021 FOX 9 Town Ball Tour kicks off at Lion's Field in Waconia

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Lion's Field, home of the Waconia Lakers

WACONIA, Minn. (FOX 9) - The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour is officially back this summer with a full schedule of games. First up is Waconia, where the Lakers will take on the St. Boni Saints.

Mayor Kent Bloudek explained why he loves his city and how it's growing.

Town Ball Tour: Interview with Waconia Mayor Kent Bloudek

Mayor Kent Bloudek talks about his community, what makes it stand out and why it's growing.

Waconia is just outside of the Twin Cities metro, about 40 minutes southwest of Minneapolis. The Lakers play at Lion’s Field, located just north of Highway 5 on the grounds of Waconia Senior High. The field has been around for a while, but the grandstand is only a few years old, built in 2017 for $1.4 million.

Get to know Waconia with FOX 9 reporter Karen Scullin.

Town Ball Tour: Get to know Waconia, Minnesota

FOX 9's Karen Scullin got to know the town of Waconia, Minnesota on the first stop of the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour.

One downtown stop in Waconia frequented by the Lakers is Waconia Barbers. FOX 9's Hobie Artigue takes you inside.

Town Ball Tour: Waconia Barber takes care of the Lakers

Offering an old-school barbershop experience, the Waconia Barber takes care of the Waconia Lakers players.

The ballpark was the 2020 Tink Larson Field of the Year winner, which recognizes the top facility or groundskeeper for amateur baseball.

Town Ball Tour: The origins of Lion's Field in Waconia

Lion's Field, named for the city's Lion's Club, has recently been remodeled and will soon host a state tournament as a result.

Later this summer, Waconia, along with Chaska and Hamburg, are hosting the 2021 Minnesota State Amateur Class B and Class C Baseball Tournament. It’s the 98th annual state tournament.

Wednesday morning, FOX 9's Shayne Wells was in Waconia getting a sneak preview ahead of the day's action.