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Sommers Bend Sports Ranch Opens In Temecula

One of our most frequently asked questions is "when will the sports park on Butterfield open?" That was answered Saturday morning.

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The Sommers Bend Sports Park is now opened in Temecula. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff)
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Layout of the sports park at Sommers Bend Sports Ranch. ((Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).)

TEMECULA, CA — Welcome one and all to the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch. The city of Temecula held the grand opening on Saturday after two years of building and planning this brand new sports park in the community of Sommers Bend.

Located off Butterfield Stage Road, this sports park offers two full-sized baseball fields, two soccer fields, two basketball courts, a tot lot play area, multiple bathroom locations as well as a concession stand.

View from the Sommers Bend neighborhood walking trail. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).

Soccer teams and players have been champing at the bit to get out there on this pristine turf.

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On Saturday, nets were in place and all fields can now be scheduled for practice and gameplay by area leagues through Temecula.

Things To Do At Sommers Bend Sports Ranch

There is something for everyone here at the city's newest sports park, as they have considered nearly every amenity. Shaded seating areas, ample lighting, snack bar and bathrooms are typical needs of sports families and all are addressed here. Also, there is plenty of space for non-athletes in the family to play and explore.

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Brand new, energy-efficient light towers abound across the park. The lighting promises plenty of team practice and gameplay at night, and all paths are well lit with LED sensor lighting.

There are no pump tracks at this location that focuses on team sports of soccer, baseball, softball and basketball, however, the city has several across town, with more planned in the Wolf Creek area.

Want to bring your dog out?

Bring a leash.

No off-leash dogs are allowed here, and no dogs are allowed on the playing fields.


Sommers Bend Sports Ranch Soccer Field #1, with a view of the field offices, snack bar, bathrooms and shaded seating in the distance. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
This newest Temecula sports park has multiple shaded tables seating for soccer families and softball/baseball families. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
Full-sized baseball fields here at the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch. bleacher seats for families, and ample LED lighting for nighttime play. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
Fields and dugouts are side by side at the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch. With ample space and now-lined fields, area athletes can't wait to run those bases. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
From the field office window, looking to the west, a view of the soccer field and many tables with shade for families waiting for kids to practice or play soccer at the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
Multiple bathrooms are available throughout the park, ensuring the sports park in Temecula can handle a large volume of fans and families. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
Two full-sized basketball courts with lighting. A sloped hillside serves as amphitheater seating for these courts at the new Butterfield Stage area sports park, the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
The second court, toward Butterfield Stage, from a large grassy field above, near the tot lot. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
Above the basketball courts at the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch, find tables and the large grass playfield. Multiple shaded tables await future parties and events near the tot lot. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
The littles will love this shaded play area, with many things to climb across, over and through. Slides and swings for kids and toddlers ensure that the younger set has plenty to do while waiting out games at the Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
Barbecue grills are available in areas above the basketball courts. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
More restroom facilities are available at the tot lot and shaded picnic area at the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).
Rules of the Sommers Bend Sports Ranch sports park. Dogs must be leashed, no dogs on sports fields, and no skateboarding. (Photo: Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff).

What are you most looking forward to about this sports park? Let us know! and enjoy playing outdoors!

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