首页 Departments Community Services Parks & Fields Field Closures FIELD CLOSURES Summer Renovations The City performs annual summer turf renovations on the sports fields from June to August to repair the highly used turf areas. Specifically, these renovations include dethatching, aerating, fertilizing, topdressing, seeding, sod replacement, irrigation repairs, and improvements to prepare the fields for upcoming seasons. Soccer fields are closed from June 1 through August 15 while baseball fields close on July 1 for renovations. Although the City has considered staggering renovations, the adopted schedule accommodates both the needs of the league and weather conditions necessary to complete this annual project Several back-to-back renovation periods of greater than 8 weeks does not allow sufficient time for the turf to establish and presents complications for leagues to schedule games. Fencing and signage are installed on the fields to notify the public that the fields are closed. During the renovation period, no play is allowed on the fields in order to allow new grass to grow. The renovation process takes approximately 10 weeks to complete. During that time, the City will use 2 to 4 weeks to complete work on the fields and 6 to 8 weeks to allow new grass to grow and establish. It is critical that the fields be given sufficient time to grow so they can withstand upcoming use. The City installed synthetic turf fields at the Lake Forest Sports part to provide year-round soccer play while still allowing for the necessary natural turf field renovations. Therefore, there are opportunities for major sports to play through the summer renovations. Additionally, all open areas surrounding the turf fields and the City's 20 other parks are open for public use during the renovation period. Summer Renovations - Athletic Field Closure Schedule Parks Soccer Field Dates Closed Soccer Field Baseball Field Dates Closed Baseball Field Baker Ranch Community Park N/A No July 8 to Aug 16 Yes Borrego Park July 7 to Aug 16 Yes N/A No Foothill Ranch Community Park July 6 to Aug 16 Yes June 18 to Aug 16 Yes Heroes Park June 1 to Aug 16 Yes June 1 to Aug 16 Yes Lake Forest Sports Park June 30 to Aug 30 Natural Turf and Common Areas June 30 to Aug 30 Yes Rancho Serrano Park July 8 to Aug 16 Yes N/A No Regency Park July 7 to Aug 16 Yes N/A No Rimgate Park July 7 to Aug 30 Yes N/A No Tamarisk Park N/A No July 9 to Aug 16 Yes Details About Schedule Lake Forest Sports Park Natural Turf closed for turf renovations. Synthetic Turf fields are open. "Yes" Yes denotes the respective field(s) that are closed while the remaining areas of the park are open. Summer Renocations Vacuum Sweeper Equipment Preparation Rimgate Park Fall/Winter Renovations Similar to the summer renovation process, the City performs annual turf renovation in the winter as well. From approximately mid-December to mid-January, all sports fields will temporarily be unavailable for play to allow new grass to grow and establish. Parks will remain open for informal play and activities. For questions regarding the renovation process, please contact Public Works at (949) 461-3480. These renovations are applicable to the following sports parks: Winter Renovations - Athletic Field Closures Park Soccer Fields Baseball Fields Baker Ranch Community Park No Yes Borrego Park Yes No Foothill Ranch Community Park Yes Yes Heroes Park Yes Yes Lake Forest Sports Park Yes, natural turf and commons Yes Rancho Serrano Park Yes No Regency Park Yes No Rimgate Park Yes No Tamarisk Park No Yes Parks Open Year-round All neighborhood parks are open year-round for informal play: Alton Park (18992 Alton Parkway) Borrego Overlook Park (21 Viaggio Lane) Cavanaugh Mini Park (23782 Cavanaugh Road) Cherry Park (22651 Cherry Avenue) Concourse Park (18931 Saddleback Ranch Road) Darrin Park (22461 Cherry Avenue) El Toro Park (23701 Los Alisos Boulevard) Lake Forest Park (24000 Serrano Road) Montbury Park (21962 Montbury Drive) Mountain View Park (24061 Dylan Street) Peachwood Park (21132 Peachwood) Pebble Creek Park (26441 Pebble Creek Road) Pittsford Park (21701 Pittsford Drive) Ranchwood Park (22500 Killy Street) Sundowner Park (22041 Sundowners Lane) Vintage Park (21000 Vintage Street) PARKS & FIELDS Parks Dog Parks Field Closures Neighborhood Park Improvements 2018 Rain Policy/Mudline Walking Trails