The City of Palmdale celebrated the start of a $10.8 million renovation of William J. McAdam Park with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29. The project will bring new recreational amenities, expanded opportunities for youth sports and improved facilities for families in east Palmdale.
At the heart of the renovation is a third baseball field, expanding the park’s capacity to host youth sports practices and games. The project also includes a new, expanded playground, concession stand, maintenance facility and restroom building, along with LED lighting on all three fields to extend playing hours and create more opportunities for evening recreation.
The project is funded through $10,356,560 from Measure AV, a $274,225 grant from California State Parks’ Per Capita Program and $200,000 from the Sewer Maintenance Assessment District Fund.
“McAdam Park has served many Palmdale families, and this project will take the park to the next level for the generations who use it today and those who will follow,” said Mayor Eric Ohlsen. “We’re creating a park where young athletes can learn and compete, families can spend time together, and our community can continue building the connections that make Palmdale a great place to call home.”
The McAdam Park renovation is part of the City’s ongoing effort to enhance neighborhood parks and expand recreational opportunities for residents. These improvements will help ensure the park continues to serve families and young athletes for years to come.
“Residents told us they wanted continued investment in parks, recreation and the places that bring our community together, and this project puts those priorities into action,” said Mayor Pro Tem Austin Bishop. “From better ballfields and lighting to a new playground and improved amenities, the changes at McAdam Park will make a noticeable difference for the families who use this park every week.”
Similar investments are underway at other parks throughout Palmdale. The City is also advancing the $5.4 million revitalization of Melville J. Courson Park, which includes new accessible play equipment, shade structures, upgraded landscaping and gathering spaces. These improvements follow the completion of the $18.5 million Sam Yellen Park Phase II expansion, which introduced new futsal courts, fitness stations, playground amenities and community gathering spaces. Together, these three park projects represent nearly $35 million in investments to expand recreation and improve the quality of life for Palmdale residents.
For more information about the McAdam Park renovation project, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov/1541/McAdam-Park-Renovations.