DATE:
September 10, 2025
08
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH BASEBALL FIELDS IN THE UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY OF FALLBROOK (DISTRICTS: 5)
Body
OVERVIEW
Today's item seeks to explore opportunities to acquire, repurpose and/or develop parkland in the unincorporated community of Fallbrook to address the anticipated loss of youth baseball fields due to the redevelopment of a soon to be acquired property. On June 3rd, 2025, the County of San Diego (County) approved the purchase of excess property from the North County Fire Protection District (NCFPD) in Fallbrook for the purpose of developing affordable housing. The Surplus Land Act requires excess property sold by public entities to be used for affordable housing. The site, while aligned with housing priorities, currently includes baseball fields that have long served the Fallbrook little league and broader community for youth sports.
The community has strongly voiced their desire for continued access to youth baseball fields in Fallbrook. With the anticipated loss of the current fields, Fallbrook residents would be forced to travel outside the community for youth baseball. In recognition of strong community input, the County should act proactively to secure replacement parkland and preserve access to youth sports close to home.
The County's continued focus on expanding affordable housing is essential to addressing the regional housing crisis. However, ensuring access to community recreational spaces is also a core component of maintaining healthy, livable neighborhoods. Today's item would initiate an effort to find a long-term solution to meet the recreational needs of Fallbrook residents.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND
1. Direct the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to evaluate and present options for a long-term site to host youth baseball fields for the community of Fallbrook.
a. Identify potential sites within or near the unincorporated community...
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