Garden Grove soccer players press council for more maintenance at Garden Grove Park

Luke Tran, a member of the Chi Chi 3577 soccer team, told the Garden Grove City Council that the playing field at Garden Grove Park is worn and causes injuries and urged the city to increase maintenance funding.

"The field is really bad right now because it has been used extensively by different group of people," Luke Tran said during the public-comment period, noting the team has grown to more than 70 people and previously lacked an individual permit. He thanked city staff for helping the team obtain a permit and asked the council to consider more regular upkeep rather than a single annual maintenance event.

Council members mentioned having received similar feedback from residents and community sports groups and said staff would be asked to look into possible solutions. One council member noted that a full renovation could be costly and may require outside funding or sponsorships; no funding decision was made at the meeting.

The comment came alongside multiple other service requests the council discussed during member reports, including suggestions to partner with community groups for cleanup or mural projects in other park areas. The council did not schedule a specific follow-up vote on park funding at the meeting but several members expressed interest in working with the resident and staff on potential options.

Community groups and sports teams who want scheduling or maintenance information were told to contact city staff; the resident who spoke also thanked Cindy (a staff or volunteer contact) for her assistance.

The council did not take formal action on the park maintenance request during the meeting.