The city of Irvine will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the completion of a brand new youth cricket pitch at Cypress Community Park on Sunday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Prior to celebrating the arrival of the very first cricket pitch in Irvine, Mayor Farrah Khan said she has noticed a rise in the sport’s popularity, and is thankful the city has the capacity to host these types of facilities.

“The popularity of cricket has grown over the past several years in Irvine, and this new pitch is foundational for the growth of our new youth cricket camps and activities,” Khan said. “Thank you to the community for working with city staff on this project so kids can enjoy playing cricket in addition to all of our other great youth sports.”

Construction of the new cricket pitch at Cypress Community Park in Irvine began earlier this year. Once open, it will be utilized by the youth cricket organizations, specifically the Southern California Youth Cricket Academy and the Southern California Cricket Association Youth.

In terms of size, the pitch, which is made of lighted natural grass, is 78-feet by 27-feet, with an outfield radius of 155 feet.

Cypress Community Park is located at 255 Visions, Irvine.

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