$11M Track, Field Project Breaks Ground In Pleasanton

New synthetic turf field, running track, and multi-sport grass fields coming to Hart Middle School

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Pleasanton leaders broke ground on Tuesday for an $11 million sports field and track project at Hart Middle School. The new facilities will include a synthetic turf athletic field, a 400-meter running track, new natural grass fields for various sports, field event areas, and improved site infrastructure. The project is expected to be completed by the fall.

Why it matters

The new sports complex at Hart Middle School will provide students with upgraded facilities to support a variety of athletic programs and physical education activities year-round. This investment reflects the community's commitment to youth development and promoting active lifestyles.

The details

The project will feature a new synthetic turf athletic field, a 400-meter all-weather running track, new natural grass fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, cricket, and physical education, field event areas for long jump, triple jump, and high jump, the Hart Middle School logo integrated into the field design, improved walkways, gates, and site circulation, and shade trees with low-maintenance landscaping.

  • The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be completed and open for use in the fall of 2026.

The players

Caroline Fields

Principal of Hart Middle School.

Maurice Ghysels

Superintendent of Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD).

PUSD Board of Trustees

The governing body of the Pleasanton Unified School District.

City of Pleasanton

The local government of Pleasanton, California, where Hart Middle School is located.

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee

A committee that oversees the expenditure of bond funds approved by Pleasanton residents in 2024 to fund this project.

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What they’re saying

“This is a truly transformative project for Hart Middle School. It will give our Huskies a field that supports athletics, physical education, and school events year-round — creating a space that reflects the perseverance and teamwork that define our school community.”

— Caroline Fields, Principal of Hart Middle School (Patch.com)

What’s next

The project is expected to be completed and open for use in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

The new sports complex at Hart Middle School represents a significant investment by the Pleasanton community in providing students with modern, versatile athletic facilities that can support a wide range of sports and physical education activities. This project reflects the district's commitment to promoting active lifestyles and youth development.