At this year’s State of the School event, Head of School Jaime A. Dominguez shared news about a new project that will benefit students in a myriad of ways.
April 9, 2025
The Fields at North Hollywood Park
Oakwood School is partnering with the City of Los Angeles to renovate fields at the northwest corner of North Hollywood Park. This project transforms the space into a competition-ready venue for multiple sports, providing students with high-quality fields for practice, games, and play just half a mile from the Secondary Campus. Once completed, the fields will support baseball, softball, soccer, and flag football, enhancing student-athletes’ training by reducing travel time and providing a safe, secure environment for practice and competition. Oakwood will have access to the fields every weekday afternoon during the academic year and at select times during the summer. Outside of these hours, the fields will be available for use by local community members.
We spoke to Oakwood School students about what it would mean to have a home field…
Here are a few more facts about the new Fields at NoHo Park:
What will the renovations to the Fields at North Hollywood Park include?
The renovations will feature:
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A complete resurfacing of the playing fields with new natural grass turf throughout and infield composite dirt for the baseball and softball diamonds
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New grading to control runoff and eliminate standing water
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New fencing and netting for safety and security
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Upgraded dugouts and backstops for baseball and softball
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On-site storage for equipment, including soccer goals
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Upgraded lighting
When will the Fields at North Hollywood Park open?
Construction began in mid-February and, weather permitting, is expected to be completed by the end of the current school year. Updates on the final timeline and opening activities will be shared as they become available.
What teams will use the fields?
The Fields at North Hollywood Park will host middle school and high school varsity and JV baseball, softball, flag football, and soccer games.
How else will the fields be used?
North Hollywood Park will also be available for athletic team practices, middle and high school PE classes, and selected student life events.
How else will the fields be used?
North Hollywood Park will also be available for athletic team practices, middle and high school PE classes, and selected student life events.
How are the Fields at North Hollywood Park being funded?
This project is made possible thanks to the generosity of donors from Oakwood’s community of parents & guardians, alumni, grandparents, faculty & staff, and friends, as well as allocations from the operations budget. To learn more about our fundraising goals and how you can contribute to this and other transformational campus projects, please contact Director of Advancement Nancy Leptuch Virrey.
Will the Fields at North Hollywood Park meet all of Oakwood’s practice and game field needs?
The Fields at North Hollywood Park will be a new home for Secondary Campus athletics teams. However, Oakwood School will continue to utilize other nearby facilities, including L.A. Valley College and other locations, as needed.
The renovation of the Fields at North Hollywood Park marks an exciting step forward for Oakwood School’s athletic programs and the broader community. As construction progresses, we look forward to celebrating the grand opening and the lasting impact these fields will have for years to come.
UPDATE: The Fields at Noho Park began to be covered with natural turf. This Bandera Bermuda grass is drought-tolerant, lush, and grown to the specifications of top sports fields around the world. In fact, it is the same type of grass used at Dodger Stadium!
