Town Center Park Phase II Sports Complex Opens

The sports complex portion of Town Center Community Park Phase 2 was officially dedicated on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. League play began following ceremonial first pitches from City Council Members and the City Manager to kick off opening day. The sports complex, approximately 15 acres of the park’s 55 total acres, includes three lighted softball/baseball fields with artificial turf outfields, two arena soccer fields,  parking and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant will serve typical ball park food, including beer and wine. Batting cages will be opening in late June.

Sportsplex USA Santee will operate and maintain the sports complex through a public/private partnership agreement. SportsPlex USA has successfully operated a similar facility for the City of Poway for the past 17 years. The sports complex will accommodate local and regional adult softball and soccer leagues, youth and adult tournaments, sports camps, high school and college games, corporate events and other special events. The facility is open for free drop-in use Monday through Friday beginning at noon, prior to scheduled league events. On weekends and after 4 pm Monday through Fridays, entry for ages 17 and up is $2.50, in return visitorswill receive a token for $2.50 toward the purchase of any beverage. 

For additional information on leagues, tournaments and events,
visit http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee,
contact General Manager Eddie Vandiver at eddie.vandiver@sportsplexusa.com
or call (619) 334-1000.

Other features of the Town Center Park Phase II project include a lighted synthetic turf multi-use field for football and soccer, a lighted synthetic turf soccer field, two lighted natural turf soccer fields, an outdoor stage, a large playground, a concession/restroom building, a human sundial, picnic pavilions and a US Marine memorial. In addition, parking lots, sidewalk, irrigation and landscaping were added to the project to improve the western portion of the park off Cuyamaca. These improvements will be completed this summer.

A grand opening celebration is planned to showcase to the community all of the park’s amenities. The entire community is invited to attend a free celebration. Watch for details regarding the event date and time! For information on how your business can participate as a sponsor please contact Cmeek@ci.santee.ca.us.