City planning with close
Completion of the First Designated Youth Cricket Pitch in Irvine
collaboration by Community
Members & Youth Leagues was
essential in this project’s success!
Planning for the site and layout of Irvine ’ s first cricket pitch took place in the summer of 2021. This effort required collaboration of various departments within the City of Irvine as well community members/stakeholders ’ from youth cricket leagues. Construction began in early January 2022, and was followed by the official opening celebrated on March 13, 2022 with a ribbon - cutting ceremony at Cypress Community Park. The new, lighted natural grass pitch was constructed 78 - feet by 27 - feet, with an outfield radius of 155 - feet. The constructed size allows for the placement of three separate pitch layouts that can be rotated between to allow adequate recovery and maintenance of the turf playing surface. The pitch will be available for youth cricket activities offered through the Southern California Youth Cricket Academy and the Southern California Cricket Association Youth. The pitch is open to youth cricket enthusiasts when not reserved.
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