Shoreline Athletic Fields

«The project developed 5.3 acres of athletic fields, including one baseball and one softball diamond overlaid with soccer fields. Access to the athletic fields is from Garcia Avenue where a concession/​storage/​restroom building, children’s play area, and drop-​off area are located. An additional 0.5-acre on-​site burrowing owl mitigation area has been constructed at the southern end of the site. The lighted athletic fields use synthetic turf to increase playable hours and to prevent irrigation over the landfill.»
Turf, not the best surface for playing soccer, but given how many players we have in the area, turf seems to be necessary. No grass could stand up to so much wear and tear.
It’s great to have a playing venue with real bathrooms (not porta-​potties) and lights for late-​day practice in the winter months. Parking seems to be adequate. A great playground is onsite to ameliorate boredom for kids whose sibling is there for sports practice.
Note to spectators that it’s a few degrees cooler near the bay. The players don’t seem to mind, but an extra layer is a good idea if you’re not playing.