A new era of community play is kicking off at 68th and Oak Street. Scottsdale Unified School District has partnered with DLR Group, Willmeng Construction and Bowman to transform the former Tonalea Elementary School site into the new 68th and Oak Street Athletic Facility, 6801 E. Oak Street.

To celebrate this milestone, The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 22, according to a press release.

The revitalized site is both a gateway to the neighborhood and a hub for community connection. Its strategic location enables it to serve multiple Scottsdale schools while also offering facilities, such as sand volleyball courts, that the district previously had to rent, the release continued.

Serving district students, the new facility features eight competition sand volleyball courts and refreshed original ballfields. With solar-powered LED lighting throughout the athletic fields and parking area, the project offers a sustainable and energy-efficient design. The facility also includes community amenities such as a playground, walking path and calisthenic pods where visitors can stop, stretch and enjoy the new space.