11/12/2026 1:09:00 PM | General, Men's Tennis, Women's Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Men's Cross Country, Banana Slugs Recreation
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – This fall, the UC Santa Cruz Athletics and Recreation Department expanded its facilities, completing substantial renovations to the Upper East Field Running Path and the East Tennis Courts. Notably, the renovation of the Running Path comes after Athletics and Recreation secured an anonymous $500,000 gift, the largest donation in department history. The East Tennis Courts project was made possible in part through the USTA Tennis Venue Services Grant, which supports court resurfacing to keep tennis at the forefront of community, camaraderie, and healthy competition.
At the start of the academic year, the Banana Slugs reopened the Running Path following a full 800-meter resurfacing. The upgraded facility lays the foundation for a campus-wide community centered on fitness and wellness, offering students, staff, and visitors an unparalleled view of the Monterey Bay. The renovation increased the path's overall width and installed an all-weather, navy blue track surface, providing a dedicated training space for UCSC Athletics programs.
In addition, UC Santa Cruz Athletics and Recreation proudly welcomed NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis back to the East Tennis Courts, bringing the historic championship facility fully back online. Following a complete resurfacing, the courts are once again equipped to host NCAA matches and tournaments while serving physical education classes and recreational users across the campus community.
