The Play Bernal Campaign has secured its first two major sponsors for the new Sports Complex at the Bernal Community Park, expected to open later this year. The 16-acre, multi-purpose facility will be the first of its kind in Pleasanton.

Patelco Credit Union and Stanford Children’s Health have joined forces with the City and local sports groups in support of youth fitness programs and the health benefits that come from leading an active lifestyle.

Nelson Fialho, Pleasanton City Manager, stated, “We’re very excited that these two heavy hitters have come out swinging in support of fitness in our community. This homerun wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and commitment from the Play Bernal group.”

With the support of these two major donors, the Play Bernal Campaign has commitments and donations from families and businesses that put them over half-way to their nearly $2 million commitment towards financing the Sports Complex at Bernal Community Park. “We are grateful that these two quality organizations are partnering with us to support active youth in Pleasanton,” said Jon Asmussen, who is spearheading the fundraising efforts of the Play Bernal Campaign.

He added, “Thanks in large part to our sponsors, we will soon have our first synthetic-turf, lighted sports fields in Pleasanton.”

In recognition of the contributions, the Sports Complex will be named the Patelco Sports Complex. One of the fields will be named the Stanford Children’s Health Stadium Field. The Patelco Sports Complex will feature stadium lighting for extended hours of play and three lighted synthetic-turf sports fields available for year-round play. It will also provide play space within the greater network of Pleasanton’s fields for youth sports practices and games. The complex is part of the larger 54-acre Bernal Community Park, which will also include nearly 40-acres of oak woodland area, as well as the Stanford Children’s Health Stadium Field.

Erin Mendez, President and CEO of Patelco, stated, “Along with financial wellness, hunger, and housing, improving children’s health is one of Patelco’s top priorities, and we're proud to be the primary partner on this important project. Sponsoring the Patelco Sports Complex not only reflects our long-standing efforts to promote healthy youth and families, but it also provides Pleasanton with a venue worthy of this great community. The opportunity for Patelco to support this valuable, local initiative as we celebrate our 80th anniversary speaks to everything we value.”

The donation provided by Stanford Children’s Health for the Stanford Children’s Health Stadium Field at the Patelco Sports Complex will support the latest technology in the evolution of sports fields and marks a recent commitment by the pediatric healthcare system to the Tri-Valley. Stanford Children’s Health has several pediatric specialty and primary care practices in the area, including a Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center clinic just across the street from the new Sports Complex, as well as in Emeryville and Walnut Creek. “We are very excited to have this opportunity to support sports in the community,” said Shaun Keefer, Director of Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center – Stanford. “Stanford Children’s Health sports medicine experts – doctors, athletic trainers, and therapists – are in the neighborhood to ensure young athletes are getting the very best in care.”

Two additional field sponsorships are available, as well as individual contributions. To learn more about individual contributions or to become a sponsor, please visit the Play Bernal Campaign’s website at www.playbernal.org.

The Play Bernal campaign is a consortium of field sports organizations in Pleasanton, California, representing over 8,000 youth sports participants and 3,000 families. Funds raised through this campaign will help offset the sports clubs' obligation towards financing of a new sports complex at Bernal Community Park that will include three synthetic-turf, lighted, multi-purpose sports fields. One field will include concrete stadium style seating.

 

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