South Orange County Community College District and Saddleback College recently celebrated a major milestone with the grand opening of Saddleback College’s new softball field and parking lot in Mission Viejo, California. The HMC design team was proud to join our contracting partners, district representatives, faculty, staff, and student athletes for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of this exciting project.

Designed to elevate the student-athlete experience and strengthen community engagement, the 147,495 SF facility sets a bold standard for women’s athletics on campus. It features an NCAA-regulation field, dugouts, bullpens, batting cages, bleachers for 200+ spectators, and a field lighting system to support games and practice after dark. The athletic complex also includes a dedicated field house, a new parking lot, and accessible paths to connect parking to the field and ensure an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

It’s more than just a field, it’s a space for students to grow, compete, and shine.