Heart Health Park

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Heart Health Park
Former names
  • Cal Expo Multi-Use Sports Field Facility (planning/construction)
  • Bonney Field (2014–2017)
  • Papa Murphy's Park (2017–2021)
Address1600 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, California, United States 95815-5104
Location Cal Expo
Coordinates 38°35′28″N121°26′17″W / 38.59111°N 121.43806°W / 38.59111; -121.43806
OwnerCal Expo
Operator Spectra
Capacity 11,569
Field size116 x 74 yards
Construction
Broke groundMarch 2014
OpenedJune 20, 2014
Construction cost$3 million
($3.71 million in 2022 dollars [1] )
Tenants
Sacramento Republic FC (USLC) (2014–present)
Sacramento Express (PRO Rugby) (2016)

Heart Health Park is a sports venue located on the grounds of Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, United States. The soccer-specific stadium has a capacity of 11,569 and includes a full-sized (120 x 80 yard) soccer field. Heart Health Park is the current home of Sacramento Republic FC soccer team and former home of PRO Rugby team, Sacramento Express.

Contents

The field is located on the former site of the Cal Expo Amphitheatre, [2] and is bordered on the west and south by the Cal Expo monorail, and on the east by Raging Waters water park.

History

Construction of the stadium began in March 2014, following approval by the Cal Expo Board of Directors. Funding for the stadium came from an agreement between Ovations Food Services, Cal Expo, and the Republic FC. Original schedules put the grand opening for the Republic FC's June 7 match against Arizona United, but that date was postponed two weeks, with the grand opening falling instead on June 20, when the Republic FC played the reserve team of the Colorado Rapids in a match that ended in a victory for the Republic. [ citation needed ]

The name of the stadium was originally Cal Expo Multi-Use Sports Field Facility, but on April 21, 2014, Republic FC President Warren Smith announced a multi-year deal with Bonney Plumbing, Heating, Air and Rooter Service for the naming rights of the stadium and the name was changed to Bonney Field. [3]

On March 9, 2017, Republic FC announced that the facility would be renamed Papa Murphy's Park, in a multi-year naming rights agreement with Papa Murphy's. [4]

On May 5, 2021, the Sacramento Republic FC and Western Health Advantage agreed to a new naming rights deal that would change the name of the stadium to Heart Health Park.

Structure

Heart Health Park is open-ended, with the south endline lacking a grandstand but hosting the VIP section. [5] The north endline is home to the Tower Bridge Battalion, the SRFC supporters group. [6] The team benches and premium seating are located along the west sideline. [5]

Soccer

Heart Health Park is the home stadium for the Sacramento Republic FC soccer team of the USL. [7] The Republic hosted its first match at Heart Health Park on June 20, 2014. [7] In addition to USL Pro matches, Heart Health Park also hosted Republic friendly matches against visiting foreign teams, such as Mexican Premier Division team Club Atlas, Scottish Premiership team Rangers F.C., and Premier League team West Bromwich Albion F.C. [8]

Rugby Union

Heart Health Park was the home of the Sacramento Express that played in the PRO Rugby competition. [9]

Heart Health Park has hosted several international rugby matches: [10]

DateHomeResultAwayCompetitionAttendance
June 21, 2014Flag of the United States.svg  United States 38–35Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Pacific Nations Cup 7,804
July 24, 2015Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 30–30Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Pacific Nations Cup 5,500
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 23–18Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 8,300 [11]
June 25, 2016Flag of the United States.svg  United States 25–0Flag of Russia.svg  Russia friendly N/A
February 8, 2018Flag of the United States.svg  United States 29–10Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Americas Rugby Championship 2,500

Expansion

After a successful inaugural season for the Republic FC, which consisted of 16 sell-outs in 17 matches and a USL Pro championship at Heart Health Park, Smith indicated plans to expand the stadium by 2,000 to 3,000 seats for the 2015 USL Pro season. [12] The expansion project, which forced a reschedule of the 2015 home opener, added approximately 1,300 sideline seats, 2,500 endline seats, and an expanded market area. [6]

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