HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Fallon Sports Park Dedication
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1982 AGENDA STATEMENT
PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: June 21, 2010
SUBJECT: Fallon Sports Park Dedication
Prepared by Paul McCreary, Assistant Director of Parks and
Community Services
ATTACHMENTS: Map of Fallon Sports Park
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide input on potential event components.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Funds for the dedication event are included in the proposed FY
2010-2011 budget.
DESCRIPTION: The new Fallon Sports Park is on a 60-acre site immediately south
of Fire Station #18 and is bounded by Fallon Road, Gleason Drive, Lockhart Street and Central Parkway.
Phase I of the park is nearing completion and encompasses approximately 27 acres of the 60-acre site.
Attachment 1 is a site plan showing the amenities in Phase I, which include the following.
• Softball and Little League Field Complexes - The project includes two regulation size adult
softball and two Little League fields. At both locations there is a building with restrooms and
concession space. The Little League Complex has batting cages. In addition the softball fields
have lights suitable for evening play.
• Soccer Fields - The project includes two regulation sized synthetic turf soccer fields with lighting.
There is a covered picnic shelter adjacent to the fields.
• Basketball and Tennis Courts - Four lighted basketball courts and four lighted tennis courts are
placed on either side of the main vehicular entrance of Lockhart Street. A building with restrooms
is adjacent to the tennis courts.
• BMX Facilitv Rough Grading - A portion of the site was graded for a BMX course. The course
will be suitable for recreational use but will not be used for scheduled races at this point until a
starting gate and other competitive equipment can be installed in a future phase.
Dedication Ceremony Date
Major construction has been completed at the pazk and the maintenance period will begin soon. Field
rentals and summer camps are tentatively scheduled to begin July 12. As has been done for other park
dedication events, Staff recommends waiting for a month or so to conduct the dedication, allowing the
COPIES TO: Presidents of Dublin Little League, Dublin United Soccer League, Dublin Falcons Football and Cheer
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plantings more time to establish. On June 22, the City Council will consider holding the event on either
Saturday, August 28 or Saturday, September 11, or an alternate date at the City Council's direction.
Potential Event Components
Once a date has been selected for the event, Staff will begin meeting with the local sports organizations
and other community groups to plan the event components. Staff envisions the event beginning with a
ribbon cutting ceremony including presentations by local dignitaries and sports figures. Following the
ceremony, activities would be held in each area of the park. Additionally Fire Station #18 adjacent to the
park would be open for tours.
At the softball complex, there could be an inaugural softball game between two groups in the community.
At the baseball complex, Staff would conduct opening day of the City's Tee Ball program on one field.
Dublin Little League would be asked to conduct baseball skills competitions on the other field, such as
speed pitching with a radar gun and a hitting competition.
At the basketball courts, Staff would work with Golden State's Junior Warriors program to conduct
additional skills competitions. The City's tennis class instructor would provide activities to promote the
United States Tennis Association's "Quick Start" and "Cazdio Tennis" programs.
On the soccer fields Staff would work with Dublin United Soccer and Dublin Falcons Football to conduct
related skills competitions. The Falcons could conduct the National Football League's "Punt, Pass and
Kick" competition, with the ability to advance local youth to regional competitions.
Additionally since World Cup Soccer is happening this year, Staff would try to schedule a college or
professional exhibition game on one of the fields. If an exhibition game is not feasible, Staff would try to
include the Gold Pride Women's Professional Soccer team in the event as they play their games at Cal
State East Bay in Hayward. Staff would also try to include the San Jose Earthquake's professional men's
team in the event.
At the BMX track, Staff would try to coordinate a professional demonstration. The track would also be
open for use by the public. Additionally, a local bicycle shop would be sought to include a bicycle safety
component.
Small prizes and novelty items would be given to those participating in the various skills competitions.
Food and beverages would be served from one of the concession stands including hot dogs, fruit,
lemonade, and popcorn.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services
Commission receive the report and provide input on the potential event components. The Commission's
input will be shared with the City Council at the regular meeting of the City Council on June 22, 2010.
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