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Matter CC 25-098

Sports Fields Use and Equity Status Report.

Parks & Recreation Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) Agenda Ready Introduced 15 May 2025
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File
CC 25-098
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
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Introduced
15 May 2025
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:18

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the status report on the use of the City’s sports fields and efforts to increase equitable access. It outlines the operations of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS), which manages 110 sports fields and 104 sports courts. The report highlights the growing demand for sports facilities, the inequities in youth sports access, and the steps taken to improve the reservation process and policies. Recommendations from a task force aimed at enhancing equity in sports field rentals are also detailed, alongside data on user demographics and revenue generated from field reservations.

Key points
  • PRNS operates 110 sports fields and 104 sports courts to meet community sporting needs.
  • The Citywide Sports Program administers field reservations and categorizes user groups to ensure fair access.
  • Recent improvements to the reservation process have resulted in increased revenue and user satisfaction.
  • A task force was established to evaluate and improve field reservation policies, focusing on equity and access.
  • Data analysis revealed that a significant portion of sports field users come from neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic status.
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COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: 6/12/25 (d)2 TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES FROM: Jon Cicirelli AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Sports Fields Use and Equity Status Report Approved DATE: May 27, 2025 Date: 6/4/2025 RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on the use of the City’s sports fields, including efforts to increase equitable access to them. BACKGROUND The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) strives to create healthy communities that inspire belonging by connecting people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Sports play a key role in an active, healthy city. Youth sports foster critical life skills such as teamwork, discipline, accountability, and self-esteem while promoting physical and mental health in a safe environment. Adult sports programs provide essential opportunities for physical activity and social engagement, which strengthen community ties and enhance well-being. PRNS seeks to meet the sporting needs of the City’s residents by operating several sports facilities and providing access to 110 sports fields and 104 sports courts for the community.1 These facilities, fields, and courts serve users from across...
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Attachment

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This document outlines the Field Use Policy and User Guidelines for reserving sporting fields and courts in San José. It includes information on the reservation process, user priority, field allocation, and general policies regarding field use. The document aims to ensure equitable access to city athletic fields for recreational and community purposes.

Key points
  • The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services aims to connect people through parks and recreation.
  • The policy ensures fair access to public athletic fields for San José residents.
  • Field reservations are prioritized based on user type, with specific categories for residents, non-residents, and non-profit organizations.
  • Reservations can be made for specific time blocks, with rules regarding setup and cleanup.
  • Applications for field use must be submitted during designated registration periods, with late applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Tentative permits are issued after allocation meetings, and applicants must review and confirm details within a specified timeframe.
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Field Use Policy & User Guidelines for Reserving Sporting Fields & Courts Citywide Sports Field Reservations Unit 1300 Senter Road, San Jose CA 95112 Sports Field Reservations: 408-794-6527 FieldReservations@sanjoseca.gov CWS Home Page: https://bit.ly/CWSHome San José Sports and Play | Facebook Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3 1. Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 3 2. Reservation Process ...................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Hours of Rental Use ................................................................................................ 5 2.2 User Priority ............................................................................................................. 5 2.3 Field Allocation ........................................................................................................ 6 2.4 Registration Period...
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Presentation

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The document is a status report on sports fields use and equity, presented to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee. It outlines the city's sports facilities, reservation processes, and efforts to promote equitable access to sports fields. Key initiatives include policy changes requested by CM Jimenez, improvements in customer service, and partnerships with community organizations. The report also highlights fiscal results from various years and outlines next steps for sustaining equity-based changes.

Key points
  • City offers 110 sports fields and 104 sports courts to meet community sporting needs.
  • Reservation process includes vetting applications for authenticity and resolving scheduling conflicts through virtual meetings.
  • A call to action for equitable sports field use was initiated by CM Jimenez in early 2020, with recommendations from a Task Force implemented between 2021 and 2022.
  • Fiscal results show revenue fluctuations due to COVID-19 impacts, with a notable increase in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
  • Community partnerships have been established to support underserved youth and address challenges in sports program access.
  • Next steps include expanding community engagement, evaluating program changes, and ensuring compliance with agreements.
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Sports Fields Use and Equity Status Report Neighborhood Services and Education Committee June 12, 2025 Avi Yotam, Deputy Director Shannon Heimer, Division Manager Troy Trede, Park Manager Joe Albayalde, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor 1 Citywide Sports Program • City offers facilities to meet community sporting needs: Arcadia Ballpark, PAL, etc. 110 sports fields 104 sports courts • Sports facilities reservation program: 77 sports fields 57 tennis courts • Reservations allocated semi-annually for Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons. Ad hoc reservations accepted based on availability 2 Reservation Process • Applications vetted for authenticity: o resident status o nonprofit status o age group • Virtual allocation meetings resolve scheduling conflicts. • Permits are issued, revised as needed, and payments finalized. 3 Call to Action on Equitable Sports Field Use • CM Jimenez submitted request in early 2020 to change policies for equity in sports field reservations • Project delayed due to COVID-19 • In 2021 to 2022, Task Force recommended: • Reinforced residency rule • Updated priority user types • Online, easier processes • Increased enforcement and accountability...