The City of Alameda initiated the design and construction of the first phase of the Estuary Park athletic field project, which was lead by Verde Design. This 8-acre site, which was formerly utilized by the U.S. Navy for athletic fields and soil stockpiling, has remained dormant for several years. The design process was highly collaborative, incorporating feedback and guidance from community members, user groups, and staff from the Recreation and Park Commission. The project was anchored by fundamental principles aimed at creating spaces, activities, and features that cater to a wide array of users. As a result, the facility boasts a variety of engaging elements, including a specialized “Challenger” baseball field and a lighted synthetic turf multi-use field designed to accommodate soccer, rugby, football, and field hockey.
Looking ahead, Phase 2 of the project is set to enhance the park with additional amenities, such as a multi-age playground featuring integrated seating, picnic and BBQ areas, pickleball courts, basketball and Bankshot courts, a dog park, and informal lawn spaces. A newly designed network of lighted pathways, along with updated restroom facilities, parking, and a bay-friendly landscape and irrigation system, will cohesively connect the entire park. Verde Design worked closely with user groups and City staff to formulate the overall design of the park, as well as to create a comprehensive construction plan package that includes detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the phased development of the project.
