Fields

Field Allocations

Sports Park Fields all are lighted facilities
1/2 of soccer fields will be allocated for practices

• Gymnasium: One main court or two side courts
• Synthetic Turf Fields: two soccer or lacrosse fields
• Soccer Grass Fields: three fields
• Baseball/Softball Grass Fields: five dedicated fields
• Basketball Courts (indoor)

Non-Sports Park Fields
1/2 of soccer fields will be allocated for practices Heroes Park (Lighted): 4 baseball fields, soccer fields (small fields)

• Regency Park: Soccer field
• Borrego Park: Soccer field
• Foothill Ranch Community Park: two baseball/softball fields, one soccer field
• Baker Ranch Community Park: one baseball/softball field, one soccer area
• Tamarisk Park: one baseball field
• Rancho Serrano Park: one soccer area (small field)
• Rimgate Park: One soccer area (small field)

Field Allocation Process

• All paperwork is submitted to the City of Lake Forest by the established deadline.
• Each league or team will be forwarded a copy of their field permits and a copy of their field allocation grouping, including the fees being assessed and estimated billing (billed monthly).
• Each team or league using City storage bins must complete a liability waiver. Storage bins will be allocated by priority level (group 2 to 8) and group size.
• Percentage of Lake Forest residents will determine group classification number.
• Total number of residents determines ranking within each group classification number.

Application Checklist

To participate in the field allocation process, a team or league must complete the following paperwork:

• A team or league information card
• A field reservation form, noting preferred practice or game times or requesting use of the batting cages.
• Valid proof of insurance, with an endorsement certificate, conforming to the City’s required coverage limits; $1 million dollar policy listing the City of Lake Forest as additionally insured.
• All paperwork must be submitted by established deadlines (see table noted above).

An application can be denied if:

• Requested amenities are not available;
• The requested use is inconsistent with applicable laws/rules; or,
• The requested use could be detrimental to the best interest of the City, as determined by the Director of Community Services.

Each applicant shall be at least 21 years of age and act or designate one person to act as the coordinator of all rental matters.

Proof of Residency (Groups 2, 3, 4 and 5)

Acceptable proof of residency must be submitted for all Lake Forest Residents. Residents of Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills and parts of Trabuco Canyon (92610, 92679 and 92630) will be recognized as Lake Forest residents. Proof of Residency includes a recent copy (within the past three months) of utility bill, SVUSD Aeries Portal printout, or a California Driver’s License with a Lake Forest address. The Community Services Department reserves the right to request additional documentation, if the need arises. No league will be designated field allocations without proof of residency for all rosters. Leagues submitting fraudulent rosters are subject to the loss of all allocated time.

User Groups

Group 1 – Recreation activities sponsored or conducted by the City of Lake Forest or the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Examples: City conducted or cosponsored citywide community events, leagues, or tournaments. 

Group 2 – Non-profit youth sports leagues open to the public with an "everyone plays" philosophy and a minimum of ninety (90) percent of participants being Lake Forest residents. In case of overlapping requests form Group 2 user groups for the use of the facilities, priority will be given to the one with the highest percentage of Lake Forest residents participating. Examples: Lake Forest AYSO soccer, Lake Forest area Little Leagues, Saddleback Pony/Bronco Leagues, Lake Forest NJB basketball, Lake Forest-based girls softball leagues.

Group 3 - Non-profit youth sports leagues or "travel ball" teams and a minimum of eighty (80) percent of participants being Lake Forest residents. Examples: Youth travel baseball, softball, soccer, football teams.

Group 4 – Non-profit youth sports leagues or teams and a minimum of seventy (70) percent of participants being Lake Forest residents. Examples: Youth travel baseball, soccer, football teams.

Group 5 – Non-profit adult or youth sports groups conducting community oriented sports activities with a minimum of sixty (60) percent of participants being Lake Forest residents. Examples: Adult Soccer, softball, youth club teams, private parties.

Group 6 – Non-profit organizations or groups, not open to the public, with less than sixty (60) percent of participants being Lake Forest residents. Examples: Adult or youth club teams, private parties, local churches, local homeowners’ associations.

Group 7 – Commercial entities or organizations located in Lake Forest. Example: Local businesses

Group 8 – Commercial entities or organizations not located in Lake forest. Examples: Business not located in Lake Forest, film shoots, parties, events. (Ord. 168, 2007)