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With Super Bowl XL just days away, Ravenswood City School District announced the opening of its new sports field at Los Robles-Ronald McNair in East Palo Alto. A grand opening event is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The $4.2 million football field has been in the works for years and was funded by local philanthropic efforts. It’s one of the elementary district’s many multimillion-dollar projects aimed at enhancing its facilities across all campuses. Over the last two years, the district completed a full renovation of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School, Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy and part of Belle Haven Elementary School.
“We are thrilled to open an excellent field for our students and community,” said board Chair Tamara Sobomehin in a press release. “This project reflects years of tireless work by Ravenswood staff to coordinate donors and partners, and was completed without the use of local bond dollars.”
The project was funded by contributions from the Bay Area Host Committee, San Mateo County, the City of East Palo Alto, Representative Kevin Mullin, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the Ravenswood Education Foundation. Efforts to raise funds for the field took about six years, according to the district.
In partnership with the city of East Palo Alto, in September 2025 the district broke ground the city’s first regulation-size football field. It features artificial grass, a drainage system, new scoreboards, bleachers and a walking path around the perimeter.
“This modern, safe, and accessible field will serve children and families year-round, providing a place where young people can grow, build confidence, and pursue their athletic dreams in a supportive environment,” the city said in a press release.
The field opening will be celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 4, with a community kickoff event in collaboration with City Year, Kidango, the 49ers Foundation and the city of East Palo Alto.
The grand unveiling will start with a morning of service projects from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. with City Year followed by a community celebration hosted by the city from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Guests who confirm their attendance may receive a gift and a reserved parking sport.
To participate in the opening ceremony contact City Year at shannon.spafford@cityyear.org or the city of East Palo Alto at commservices@cityofepa.org.
The field is now open for public reservations and community use after school hours. Reservations can be made on ravenswoodschools.org/Choose-Ravenswood/Departments/Maintenance-Operations-and-Transportation/Facilities-Use.
