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Campus El Segundo
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Campus El Segundo at night August 9, 2013
Location 2201 E. Mariposa Ave.
El Segundo, California
United States
Coordinates 33°9′24″N 118°38′6″W / 33.15667°N 118.63500°W / 33.15667; -118.63500
Owner City of El Segundo
Field size 100 by 65 yards (300 ft × 195 ft; 91 m × 59 m) (each field)
Surface Artificial Grass
Construction
Broke ground 2006
Opened July 2007

The Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields is a cool outdoor sports park in El Segundo, California. It has big fields where people play different sports.

This park opened in 2007. Two famous international soccer players, David Beckham from England and Zinedine Zidane from France, helped open it!

You can easily get to the fields using public transport. The Metro Green Line has a station called Mariposa/Nash Station. The fields are just a short walk from there.

Close to Campus El Segundo is the Toyota Sports Center. This is a practice place for professional sports teams. The Los Angeles Kings (hockey), Los Angeles Sparks (basketball), and Los Angeles Lakers (basketball) all train there. It has an ice rink and basketball courts.

What is The Edge?

Right next to Campus El Segundo is an area called The Edge. It's a large business park with many buildings. These buildings are home to different companies. It's a modern area for businesses.

What Sports Are Played Here?

Soccer

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Campus El Segundo on September 16, 2013.

The main sport played at Campus El Segundo is soccer. Many soccer teams use these fields for their training. It's a popular spot for players to practice their skills.

Lacrosse

Lots of people who play lacrosse also use Campus El Segundo. They come here to practice their game or play friendly matches.

American Football

Football players also enjoy using the fields. They practice their plays and sometimes have games here too.

Rules for the Fields

To keep the fields nice for everyone, there are some important rules to follow:

  • No food or drinks (except water) are allowed on the fields. You can have food and drinks on the cement areas.
  • No seeds or snacks with shells (like sunflower seeds or peanuts) on the fields.
  • No chewing gum on the fields.
  • No glass containers on the fields.
  • No smoking or tobacco products are allowed on the fields.
  • No alcohol is allowed anywhere at the facility.
  • No animals are allowed on the fields.
  • No metal spiked cleats on the fields.
  • Make sure your shoes are clean and free of mud or grease before going on the fields.
  • Do not bring anything that could poke holes in the turf, like stakes or special field markers.
  • Do not mark or paint the fields without getting permission first.
  • Do not hang or climb on the field goals or nets.
  • Do not bring items like tables or booths onto the fields without permission.
  • No fire, fireworks, or barbecues are allowed without permission.
  • No motorized vehicles are allowed without permission.
  • No riding skateboards, roller blades, scooters, or bikes. Golf is also not allowed.
  • Please do not litter. Always put your trash in a bin.
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