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Boys & Girls Club Kicks Off New Sports Complex on El Dorado County’s Western Slope

Multi-agency project aims to transform empty field into thriving athletic hub by 2026

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
June 5, 2025
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Boys & Girls Club Kicks Off New Sports Complex on El Dorado County’s Western Slope

a new sports complex coming to an empty field

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By Cris Alarcon, InEDC Writer. (June 5, 2025)

PLACERVILLE, Calif. – June 5, 2025 — The Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado County Western Slope is making a decisive move toward bolstering local youth athletics with plans for a new multi-sport complex near Placerville. Slated to begin construction in early 2026, the public-private partnership will convert an underutilized parcel of land into a vibrant community athletic hub.

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The project, which has been in development for over a year, brings together local government agencies, nonprofits, and private donors in a collaborative effort. The facility will feature regulation-size soccer fields, a basketball pavilion, and a multipurpose event space designed to serve youth and families across the western slope.

“We’re not just building a sports complex—we’re building opportunity,” said Executive Director Sean McCartney of the Boys & Girls Club. “This facility will be a safe place where young people can grow through teamwork, competition, and mentorship.”

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has expressed support for the initiative, citing both the long-standing need for youth recreation infrastructure and the value of civic partnerships.

“Our children deserve a place where they can be active and feel supported,” said District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo. “This project helps fill a major gap.”

While the final location has not yet been formally disclosed pending land use approval, early reports suggest a site near Missouri Flat Road is under consideration. Environmental reviews and traffic impact studies are underway. Officials have also confirmed that the project will align with the county’s Parks and Trails Master Plan.

Funding sources include a combination of Measure H tax revenues, philanthropic donations, and in-kind contributions from contractors and community partners. A capital campaign launched earlier this spring has already secured more than $1.5 million toward the projected $4 million cost.

The sports complex will be open not only to Boys & Girls Club members but also to local schools and adult leagues, with public access on designated days. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2026 and conclude by early 2027, pending regulatory approval and weather conditions.

Residents interested in supporting the campaign or reviewing project updates can visit www.bgce.org, the official site for the Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado County Western Slope.

 

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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