The newly upgraded, fully accessible baseball field now boasts the official Padres brand and welcomes athletes of all abilities to play, compete and belong. The upgraded facility features brand-new ADA-compliant surfacing that supports wheelchairs and mobility aids, reduces the risk of falls, and provides a safe, seamless playing surface for participants.

In addition to the new field surface sporting a large SD Padres logo, a new dugout, entrance signage, score board and bleacher shade canopies were unveiled.

“Baseball belongs to everyone. Padres Park will be a field where every child and adult — no matter their ability — can feel the joy of the game, the pride of their team, and the support of their community. This partnership with the Miracle League and the Padres embodies what makes San Diego special: when we work together, we make inclusion real,” said San Diego Board of Supervisors Chair Terra Lawson-Remer.

To commemorate the occasion, Miracle League participants played a baseball game coached by center fielder Jackson Merrill and pitcher Joe Musgrove who, along with Padres executive Tom Seidler, were honored with County proclamations from Chair Lawson-Remer’s office.

Padres Park is part of the County’s more than 50,000 acres of parks and preserves. These include regional parks, local parks, camping parks and community centers. From hiking trails and playgrounds to sports fields and nature preserves, County Parks and Recreation provides safe, inclusive spaces for people of all ages and abilities to connect with nature, stay active and build community.

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