New 22-Acre Sports Park In Temecula Set For Grand Opening

TEMECULA, CA — A new 22-acre sports park on the northeast side of Temecula that boasts two baseball fields, two soccer fields, two basketball courts, a new playground with swings, multiple pavilion shelters with picnic tables, benches, and BBQs will celebrate its grand opening next week.

The ribbon-cutting and official opening of the city's The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend, 32101 North Sommers Bend Road, will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.

In addition to the ribbon-cutting, the celebration will include family-friendly music, refreshments and activities.

"Remember your lawn chairs and blankets for a fun first day at this park," a news release from the city read.

“We are extremely proud to be able to offer this highly-anticipated and long-awaited community amenity for all Temecula’s residents and many visitors," City of Temecula Mayor Matt Rahn said. "Please join us at this special ribbon-cutting ceremony to be one of the first to experience all Temecula’s state-of-the-art Sports Ranch has to offer.”

City Council Member and Temecula Community Services District President James ‘Stew’ Stewart said, “I am a huge proponent of encouraging people to get outside and remain active. This beautiful and impressive park is the perfect place for you and your loved ones to play, exercise, and enjoy living a quality life in Temecula.”

The sports park is located in the Sommers Bend housing development. The master-planned community was previously referred to as Phase Two of the massive Roripaugh Ranch development. The sports park was part of the construction, and groundbreaking for the new facility began in June 2020. The sports facility was previously referred to as the Roripaugh Ranch Community Services Park but the Temecula City Council renamed the venue last April. The park has been turned over to the city and is now called The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend.