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SAMLARC Arena Renovation

If you stroll by the SAMLARC Arena at Central Park, it's likely that you will see futsal teams hosting a friendly match, field hockey players conducting drills, or fitness classes on the turf. In September 2024, the Landscape and Facilities Enhancement Committee evaluated the facility and determined that replacement flooring would benefit the arena users and facility relevance. After months of planning, a renovation project at the Arena began to elevate the facility and offer high-quality playing space to SAMLARC Members and visitors.

The old sports court flooring was replaced with professional-grade artificial turf, which includes shock-absorbent padding, an air drain system, and a cooling gel system to aid in the summer months. The conversion project started on December 2 and was completed on December 9, thanks to expert vendors and good weather. Rancho Santa Margarita Arena Soccer held an opening match on December 11, with plenty of positive feedback for the new playing experience!