Desert Hot Springs names new field 'Eagles Sports Park' to honor youth football champions

The Desert Hot Springs City Council unanimously voted Jan. 21 to name the forthcoming Corporate Yard Park “Eagles Sports Park” in recognition of the Desert Hot Springs Eagles Tiny Mites, the city's youth football team that won the program’s 2024 Super Bowl.

The recommendation from Mayor Pro Tem Gardner and Council Member Pi followed a public naming contest that produced 174 valid entries. The council noted the park—already awarded for construction—will include a primary field for football and shared baseball facilities; staff estimated construction could begin this summer so the field may be available for the following football season.

"On behalf of the Desert Hot Springs City Council, thank you for representing our city," Mayor Pro Tem Gardner said as the coaches and players were introduced during the presentation period. Leroy, a commissioner with the Eagles program, told the council, "we brought you all some Super Bowl T-shirts," and thanked staff for their support.

Council members said the name reflected community pride and addressed a long-standing desire for dedicated youth-sport facilities; the council discussed that teams had previously rented high-school and shared fields and welcomed a city-owned venue. The motion to officially name the park was moved and seconded on the council floor and passed unanimously.

Construction and programming details remain subject to final design and scheduling. City staff said the park will primarily serve football while accommodating baseball use and that more information, including renderings, will be shared with the community as the project proceeds.

The park-naming motion passed without public opposition during the presentation period; council members thanked the youth program and invited the teams to future ribbon-cutting events.