HUNTINGTON BEACH SPORTS COMPLEX
COMMUNITY DRIVEN. FUTURE FOCUSED.
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JULY 2026
1 WHERE
WE STARTED
SPORTS COMPLEX CHALLENGES
01 HISTORIC FACILITY USAGE
02 HISTORIC NET REVENUE
03 MULTIPLE PARK MANAGEMENT PROVIDERS
04 AGING INFRASTRUCTURE/DEFERRED MAINTENANCE
Prior to 2021, the City of Huntington Beach operated the HB Sports Complex under the Community & Library Services Department.
In 2021, the City issued an RFP seeking an operating team, to assist in expanding participation, improving the customer experience, increasing field utilization, and positioning the complex as a premier destination for youth and amateur sports.
City of HB historically budgeted/staffed the Sports Complex operation to support 30-35% facility usage.
In 2018/19, the Sports Complex generated a net revenue of $17,237.
Landscape, concessions, field maintenance, building maintenance, events/community programming, etc. were all managed by seperate departments or third-party service providers.
Capital infrastructure investment had largely been deferred for 15 years.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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2 WHERE
WE ARE TODAY
A LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP
HBSC PARTNERS & CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
HIGHLIGHTS
01 PARKING REVENUE
02 FACILITY USAGE
03 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
04 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
05 EXPANDED PROGRAMMING
HBSC has transformed the Huntington Beach Sports Complex into a more active, accessible, and financially sustainable community asset—serving more users, creating more opportunities, and generating greater resources for future investment.
City parking revenue has increased from $110,411 in FY 21/22 to $726,126 in FY 24/25.
The Complex has increased from 35% usage ($17,237 in City net revenue) to 95% usage, producing $218,887 in City revenue share in 2025.
HBSC Partners has invested $650K in park infrastructure, including enclosed dugouts on all fields, flexible fencing to facilitate larger events, and installing a new sports turf field.
Launched a community outreach program, in November 2025, which has provided over 850 of our local youth with camps, clinics, and $16,000 in scholarships.
The Sports Complex has broadened program offerings to include more camps, sports training, flag football, lacrosse, volleyball, and soccer programming.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
COMMUNITY DRIVEN. FUTURE FOCUSED.
COUNCIL ACTION
On 9/7/21, City Council unanamously approved an
Operational/Management Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and HBSC Partners, LLC, for Facility Management and Operation Services at the Huntington Central Park Sports Complex
3 WHERE WE ARE TODAY
ONGOING CHALLENGES
As the complex serves nearly three times the number of users and participation continues to increase, strategic improvements are necessary to meet both current needs and future demand.
2x - 3x
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INCREASE
The current landscape maintenance contract will expire in FY 27/28 and is projected to increase 2-3 times in subsequent years $1.1M
LED LIGHTING UPGRADES
~17M
GALLONS OF WATER CONSUMED ANNUALLY
DEFERRED INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS
Public Works recently replaced a failed water pump at the site and the 20+ year old irrigation system components continue to experience failures. A complete irrigation system replacement is estimated at $5.2M.
BATTING CAGE CLOSURE
The original batting cages have been closed due to safety concerns since July 2024. The replacement of the existing cages is estimated to cost $330,000. However, training modalities have evolved and this presents an opportunity to build a modernized, state-of-the-art training facility.
LIMITATIONS ON FIELD USE
Flag Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, amongst other sports require a grass/turf surface. The baseball/softball infield surfaces limit the flexibility and field use for other purposes.
23 acres of natural grass fields consume an estimated 17M gallons of water annually.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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The City Capital Improvement Plan contemplates a five phase LED lighting retrofit project. Two of five phases have yet to be funded/completed.
4 THE NEXT
EVOLUTION
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF COMPETITION AND
COMMUNITY
HIGHLIGHTS
01 RISE TRAINING CENTER
02 MULTIPURPOSE SPORTS COMPLEX
03 BRAND PRESENCE
Our vision is to create a community hub that benefits everyone—leveraging capital investment to deliver new infrastructure, expanding recreational opportunities for our residents, and generating recurring revenue that supports the future of the Huntington Beach Sports Complex.
A training facility that supports modern training modalities for local athletes and provides broader community wellness training.
Maximize the flexibility, usability, and availability of fields for various sports and events.
Continued expansion with partners that are looking to enhance community experiences, support youth development, and invest in the future of one of Southern California's most active sports destinations.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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5 RISE TRAINING CENTER
Rise Training Center is more than a athletic performance center—it is a community wellness campus dedicated to developing healthy, confident, and resilient athletes and families through movement, education, and connection. 1 YEAR-ROUND INDOOR
TRAINING CENTER
Elite-level training facility for youth, high
school, and collegiate athletes. Customized
programs built around each athlete’s goals,
needs, and sport.
2 REPLACE OUTDATED
BATTING CAGES
Four premium cages available to the public,
including 2 professional-sized and 2
youth-sized. Bookable in 30-minute slots for
individuals or teams with adjustable pitching
machines for maximum flexibility.
3 COMMUNITY WELLNESS
PROGRAMS
Early morning adult bootcamps, senior
mobility sessions, nutrition workshops, “open
gym” memberships, this training center will
serve as a wellness hub for our community.
4 PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP &
RETAIL ATTACHMENT
In addition to on-site signage and experiential
activations, the facility will support sales of
apparel, training/recovery equipment, sport-
specific accessories, nutrition and hydration,
and/or other related merchandise.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
COMMUNITY DRIVEN. FUTURE FOCUSED.
THE NEXT EVOLUTION
6 TRAINING CENTER FLOORPLAN
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TRAINING CENTER RENDERINGS
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SPORTS TURF CONVERSION
This transformation is about more than replacing grass, it is about creating a modern sports destination that delivers greater access, enhanced experiences, and long-term value for our community while ensuring that the Huntington Beach Sports Complex remains a premier recreational destination. 1 FEWER CLOSURES &
CANCELLATIONS
Minimal downtime for maintenance and
reduced closure due to rain/field conditions,
provides greater playability and more usable
field hours.
2 MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY
Provides a playable surface for all sports,
allowing a flexible combination of uses on a
daily basis. This will increase facility capacity
without increasing its footprint.
3 PREMIUM EVENT VENUE
Sports turf creates a stronger venue profile.
More flexible scheduling and reliable field
conditions elevate the facility to a premium
level. Premium tournaments bring more
visitors which in turn drives community value
and local business revenue.
4 REDUCTION IN CITY DIRECT
COSTS
Saves 17M gallons of water annually,
eliminates $5.2M in deferred irrigation
repairs, and saves the City a projected $385K
annually in landscape maintenance costs over
the life of the turf.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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THE NEXT EVOLUTION
9 WHEN ONE FIELD
BECAME SPORTS TURF
HBSC's conversion of a single field to artificial turf served as a proof of concept, demonstrating increased utilization, improved field reliability, expanded programming opportunities, and stronger revenue potential.
4.35×
REVENUE MULTIPLE
Field F: $27,420 → $119,340 annually
~1.8M
GALLONS SAVED
Tens of millions of gallons across the full complex
MULTIPURPOSE FIELD
Multiple field configurations provide soccer, baseball, and football overlays, maximizing the flexibility and
utilization of the field. As the most requested and
heavily used field within the complex, it demonstrates
the exceptional value of a multi-purpose playing
surface that can accommodate a wide range of sports
and community activities.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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LOW MAINTENANCE
By eliminating fertilizer, pesticides, weekly landscaping maintenance, and semi-annual reseeding, this field has
transitioned to a low-maintenance system requiring
only routine brushing and leveling to maintain optimal
performance.
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LED LIGHTING RETROFIT
In addition to superior sustainability and performance, converting the sports complex to LED lighting delivers a mix of operational, financial, and user-experience benefits.
Through it’s Capital Improvement Planning process the City has completed two (of five) phases of LED lighting retrofits. With Phase III, being approved in the 26/27 budget, two phases remain to be completed.
1 REDUCED ENERGY COST
70% reduction in electricity consumption from traditional sports field lighting. Instant on/off capability further increases scheduling flexibility and energy control.
2 BETTER FIELD VISIBILITY AND SAFETY
Brighter more uniform light distribution reduces
shadows/glare, improves ball tracking, and increases safety for athletes and officials.
3 LOWER MAINTENANCE COST
LED lights last 50,000+ hours in compared to 6,000 lamp hours for traditional metal halide bulbs. This results in fewer lift rentals, bulb replacements, and operational
downtime.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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THE NEXT EVOLUTION
STATUS
11 WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The following terms and conditions are critical to supporting the proposed capital improvements, generating an appropriate return on investment (ROI), and delivering long-term value to both HBSC and the City of Huntington Beach.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
HBSC will include all O&M expenses for the training center and sports turf (including repair/replacement) under it’s management agreement responsibilities.
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT TERM (20 YEARS)
A longer operating term provides the financial certainty needed to recover project costs and ensure sustained benefits for both HBSC and the City of Huntington Beach EVENT RENTAL RATES INCREASE ($595 PER FIELD/DAY)
Rental rates for tournaments/events will increase to reflect the premium venue profile.
CITY REVENUE SHARE (15%)
City revenue share will be fixed to ensure ROI and cashflow for both HBSC and the City of Huntington Beach.
ANNUAL PARKING REVENUE CONTRIBUTION: Years 1-5 ($900K), Years 6-10 ($800K), Years 11-15 ($700K), Years 16-20 ($500K) City to contribute Sports Complex parking revenue toward the capital improvement debt service. The contribution will decrease over the term of the agreement and expire once debt service is paid.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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12 WHAT IS
THE BOTTOM LINE
RISE TRAINING CENTER
$3.3M
TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
$1.8M in initial capital investment
$75K/Yr. capital replacement
$13.8M
TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
$8M initial capital investment
$50K capital replacement
$4.8M full replacement (Year 10)
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX
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LED LIGHTING RETROFIT
$1.1M
TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
$1.1M one-time capital investment
*Includes 25 year warranty
SPORTS TURF CONVERSION
24/25 Financials (City Income):
Revenue Share ($1,291,464 x 16%)
Parking Revenue
Annual Operating Income
Annual Approximate City Costs:
Water
Field Maintenance
Electricity
Methane Monitoring
Projected Capital Improvement Costs (annualized over 20 years):
LED Lighting Conversion ($1,100,000)
Batting Cage Replacement ($330,000)
Deferred Maintenance: Irrigation ($5,200,000)
ANNUALIZED NET INCOME
$206,634
$726,126
$932,760
$88,000
$130,000
$100,000
$231,000
$55,000
$16,500
$260,000
$52,260
Revenue Share ($2,440,000 x 15%)
Parking Revenue (Annualized @$1M Gross/yr)
Water Savings
Landscape Maintenance Savings
Annual Operating Income
Annual City Costs
Electricity
Methane Monitoring
Projected Capital Improvement Costs:
ANNUALIZED NET INCOME
*Estimated based on average of 20 year projections
$366,000
$275,000
$80,000
$385,000
$1,076,000
$100,000
$231,000
$0
$745,000
Proposed Project Proforma* (City Income):
13 ONE VISION.
COMMUNITY DRIVEN. FUTURE FOCUSED.
1 BUILD A PREMIER SPORTS
DESTINATION
With a training center, multipurpose utility
fields, and upgraded lighting, the HB Sports
Complex will become a preferred destination
for youth sports, athletic development, and
community recreation in Southern California.
2 FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Create a financially sustainable community
asset that can support ongoing operations,
facility improvements, and expanded
recreational opportunities without placing an
undue burden on taxpayers.
3 OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Maximize the use of resources while
minimizing operational costs, allowing the
Sports Complex and the City of Huntington
Beach to deliver exceptional community
value.
4 ADDRESS DEFERRED
MAINTENANCE NEEDS
Reduce accumulated infrastructure backlog,
restore facility to a state of good repair, and
implement a proactive maintenance approach
that preserves asset value and improves
safety.
NEXT STEP:
Provide City Council with an amended management agreement, between the City of HB and HBSC Partners, LLC to include 1) the construction of a new training center, 2) conversion of existing fields to sports turf, and 3) completion of the LED lighting retrofit project under price and terms mutually agreeable to the parties.
HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK SPORTS COMPLEX - 20-YEAR LEASE EXTENSION SUMMARY |
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