The renovation of Guadalupe Field at Sal Saavedra Park is complete, San Bernardino officials announced Monday.
On Tuesday at 5 p.m., the city Parks Department, San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. and the San Bernardino Youth Baseball PONY League are expected to attend a ribbon cutting to mark the occasion.
The sports field’s new features include turf replacement, an infield upgrade, scoreboard fencing and more, according to the city.
“By improving our parks, we create spaces for our children to play, learn, and grow,” Mayor Helen Tran said in a statement. “Thank you to Supervisor Baca and the San Bernardino Youth Baseball organization for their continued support of our youth and this important project.”
Baca said the field revamp brought back memories of his youth.
“Growing up and playing here, I know how much this field means to this neighborhood,” he said. “I want to recognize the efforts of Brandon Ponce, and the San Bernardino Pony League, their advocacy helped make this vision a reality. We are grateful to the city of San Bernardino, Mayor, City Council, and all the city staff who made this project happen.”
Baca secured $995,000 in funds for the project, according to the city.
Funding for the improvements from the City Council and county Board of Supervisors originated from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
Guadalupe Field is located at 1500 W. Eighth St.
