WHAT: On Saturday, October 8th, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is breaking ground on Dodgers Dreamfields 59 and 60 at Edward Vincent Jr. Park in the City of Inglewood. The $1 million investment, which includes a baseball and softball field, upgraded irrigation, playing surfaces, fencing, and scoreboards reminiscent of Dodger Stadium, will support youth ages 5-18 and provide a safe place for families to gather and be active in their own neighborhoods. The project kicks off on Saturday morning with remarks from the program’s supporters, including LADF leadership, City of Inglewood, and project sponsors, along with Dodger players Hanser Alberto and Evan Phillips. The event will conclude with a shovel ceremony.

Project sponsors include LADF, the City of Inglewood, Security Benefit, Annenberg Foundation, LA84 Foundation, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Delta Air Lines, LeagueApps, Nike, and the Helen and Will Webster Foundation.

Youth from LADF’s sports based youth development program, Dodgers Dreamteam, Animo Inglewood Charter High School, St. Mary’s High School and Inglewood Unified will be present to celebrate this new project.

Dodgers Dreamfields 59 and 60 support a demand for additional youth baseball and softball space in the City of Inglewood and builds on LADF’s commitment to the community with the launch of Dodgers Dreamteam, formerly Dodgers RBI, in 2016 which now serves over 450 youth annually and the construction of two Dodgers Dreamfields at Darby Park in 2017. LADF also launched its Science of Baseball curriculum in Inglewood Unified School District in 2018 and has trained 35 teachers to implement the curriculum in 3rd-8th grade classrooms. In 2019, LADF hosted a STEM Field Day at Darby Park for students from Bennet-Kew Elementary, Worthington Elementary, and Woodworth Elementary Schools. In 2020, LADF hosted a drive thru food distribution at Morningside High School and provided 1,000 at-home Sound Body Sound Mind PE kits to families.

WHO: Nichol Whiteman, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Eric Holoman, President and CEO, EquiTrust & Treasurer, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Board of Directors

James T. Butts, Mayor, City of Inglewood

Mark Turner, Vice President, Security Benefit  

 Nolan Ortiz, Director, Grants & Programs, LA84 Foundation

Jessica Ochoa, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations, Inglewood Unified School District

Hanser Alberto, Dodger Player

Evan Phillips, Dodger Pitcher

Youth Participants, Dodgers Dreamteam, Animo Inglewood Charter High School, St. Mary’s High School and Inglewood Unified

WHEN: Saturday, October 8th, 2022

Ceremony: 10:00AM - 10:30AM

WHERE: Edward Vincent Jr. Park

700 Warren Ln, Inglewood, CA 90302

MISC: Media interested in attending must RSVP to [email protected]

About the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation:

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) is tackling the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos. Bigger than baseball, LADF envisions a city where everyone regardless of zip code has the opportunity to thrive. Since 1995, LADF has invested more than $40 million in programs and grants to nonprofits leveling the playing field. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport's Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion.

To learn more, visit Dodgers.com/LADF, follow them on Twitter, @DodgersFdn,?Instagram, @DodgersFoundation, and like them on Facebook at facebook.com/LosAngelesDodgersFoundation.

About the City of Inglewood:

The City of Inglewood through its Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is charged with enhancing the quality of life for Inglewood residents, businesses and visitors through the provision of comprehensive recreational, social and community beautification services and programs. The Recreation and Cultural Division provides leisure programs at the City's 13 parks and recreation centers via the provision of diverse cultural events, sports activities and enrichment classes and activities for individuals ages 2 to 102.