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California K–12 District Finishes Renovations on Multi-Sport Stadium

  • By Matt Jones
  • 02/03/26

Key Takeaways

  • Alameda Unified School District completed a 47,000-square-foot renovation of Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School’s multi-sport stadium, funded by Bond Measure B and delivered in partnership withThe upgraded stadium supports soccer, football, and track and field, featuring an eight-lane track, 1,200-seat bleachers, press and announcers’ boxes, new lighting, and expanded storage.
  • Additional site improvements—including new landscaping, walkways, fencing, hydration stations, and a relocated memorial—enhance the waterfront venue and elevate the student-athlete and community experience.

The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) in Alameda, Calif., recently announced the completion of a renovation project on the Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School stadium, according to a news release. The district partnered with Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and Bothman Construction on the facility, and funding came from Bond Measure B.

The multi-sport stadium measures in at 47,000 square feet for events in soccer, tackle football, flag football, and track and field. The complex features an eight-lane track, bleachers with a seating capacity of 1,200, an announcers’ box and press box, a new lighting system, and expanded storage areas, the news release reports.

“Encinal High School’s new stadium is a source of pride for our students and the broader community,” said Pasquale Scuderi, district superintendent. “We are looking forward to hosting many sporting events here and celebrating these state-of-the-art facilities. Thank you to the project team, and most importantly, the citizens of Alameda for their support of Measure B.”

Exterior landscaping and sitework consisted of a new walkway and fencing surrounding the whole stadium, new plants and irrigation, a relocated memorial area, and new bottle-fill drinking fountains, the news release reports.

“Having long partnered with the district, we are excited to see this new stadium come to life for the community,” said Joel Williams, QKA’s studio leader. “Its waterfront location, with sweeping views across San Francisco Bay, make this an extraordinary setting for high school sports—one that reflects the character of Alameda and elevates the student-athlete experience. Sports and physical education play a vital role in student development, and these facilities create new opportunities for competition, connection and school pride.”

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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