Dodgers Foundation Building 2 New ‘Dodgers Dreamfields’ in Altadena Following Devastating Fire
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday that the Dodgers Foundation, in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, will develop two new ‘Dodgers Dreamfields’ in Altadena following the devastating Eaton fire in an effort to restore the park.
“Before the Eaton Fire disrupted the lives of children and families, Altadena parks served as anchors for tight-knit, diverse communities, providing programs and recreation for all stages of life,” the Dodgers wrote in a press release. “The reimagining of Loma Alta Park will be a beacon of hope, offering multi-generational programming and essential services for families returning to Altadena. It will also serve as a gathering place for neighbors temporarily relocated across Los Angeles County and beyond.”
“We are proud to partner in the reimagining of Loma Alta Park by bringing two new Dodgers Dreamfields to Altadena,” said Nichol Whiteman, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. “These fields will stand as a testament to the community’s resilience, providing a safe space for youth and their families as they continue to heal from the impacts of the Eaton Fire.”
As part of the commitment and effort to restore Loma Alta Park, the Dodgers Foundation is looking for support from Dodger fans and partners.
They announced that proceeds from Opening Day and Ring Ceremony Day 50/50 raffles will go toward the development of the two new fields, and ongoing relief efforts.
“We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to bring youth baseball and softball programming to Loma Alta Park through Dodgers Dreamfields, as part of the Eaton Fire recovery efforts in Altadena,” said Norma E. García-González, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. “Parks are essential to building healthier, happier, and more connected communities, and Loma Alta Park is truly the heartbeat of this neighborhood. With Loma Alta Park being the first park in Altadena to reopen, having access to these upgraded fields will create invaluable opportunities for local youth. We’re also pleased that the Dodgers Foundation is partnering with us to refurbish the ball fields, ensuring the Central Altadena Little League can play their final games in Altadena and expanding recreational opportunities for the entire community.”
The Dodgers foundation builds and refurbishes baseball and softball fields through the Dodgers Dreamfield program, “providing families with safe havens and points of pride in their neighborhoods. … Since 2003, LADF has invested over $20 million to refurbish 65 Dodgers Dreamfields and provide more than 400,000 kids access to playable baseball and softball fields.”
To learn more and get involved, visit dodgers.com/relief.
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