The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation announced plans this week for a $1.4 million project to construct two new Dodgers Dreamfields at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena. The initiative is part of broader recovery and restoration efforts for the park, which was significantly impacted by the Eaton Fire in January 2025.
These will be the 69th and 70th Dreamfields developed by the foundation, adding to a legacy of community investment. The new facilities are designed to support baseball and softball programs for children ages 5 to 12, and will also provide open recreational access for youth and teens up to 18 years old.
The project encompasses several upgrades, including new irrigation systems, improved playing surfaces, perimeter fencing, and shade structures. A distinctive feature will be the installation of solar-powered hexagonal scoreboards, mirroring the design seen at Dodger Stadium itself.
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for November 5. The event will include a shovel dedication and a brief program featuring leadership from the Dodgers Foundation, representatives from the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, and project sponsors.
Nichol McKenzie-Whiteman, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, noted the organization's ongoing commitment to Altadena. She stated that the foundation’s work in the area extends beyond previous Dreamfields at Loma Alta Park, highlighting efforts like Dodgers Dreamteam programming that offers education and health resources, support for food distributions, and creating “moments of normalcy” during what she called “a very challenging time.”
Echoing this sentiment, Norma E. García-González, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, praised the Dodgers Foundation as an “incredible partner” in Altadena’s recovery. She emphasized Farnsworth Park’s role as a community gathering place where families connect and children play, and that these new fields represent more than just restored ballfields—they signify “hope, healing, and renewed opportunities” for the community as it continues to rebuild.
Before finalizing the plans, the Dodgers Foundation engaged with local stakeholders through community listening sessions. These discussions included input from groups like the Community Coalition for Altadena Recovery and Central Altadena Little League, among other community leaders.
Since 2003, the Dodgers Foundation has invested over $21.3 million to refurbish 68 Dodgers Dreamfields. This long-standing initiative has provided access to playable baseball and softball fields for more than 413,000 young people across the region.