Fred Kelly Stadium is an Orange Unified School District athletic stadium in Orange, California, located next to El Modena High School. The stadium hosts high school football, track and field, graduations and community events and is used by schools throughout OUSD, including Villa Park High School.
About Fred Kelly Stadium
Address: 3920 E. Spring Street, Orange, CA 92869
Owner/Operator: Orange Unified School District
Opened: 1969
Primary Uses: Football, track and field, school events and community events
Parking: Onsite parking is available, with availability and access varying by event.
Fred Kelly Stadium is managed by Orange Unified School District. Visitors should check information for their specific game or event for current entrances, parking arrangements and schedules.
Fred Kelly Stadium Events
Fred Kelly Stadium hosts Orange Unified School District athletic competitions, school events, commencement ceremonies and community activities throughout the year. Football, track and field and other sporting events are among its primary uses.
The stadium has also hosted community events such as the 3rd of July Celebration and Orange Foundation Games. Because schedules and locations can change, confirm current event information with the organizer or Orange Unified School District.
Fred Kelly Stadium & Villa Park High School
Villa Park High School has historically used Fred Kelly Stadium for varsity football and other athletic events. The stadium also serves other Orange Unified schools, making it an important district-wide venue for high school athletics and major school events.
Fred Kelly Stadium Reconstruction & Modernization
Fred Kelly Stadium underwent a major reconstruction and modernization beginning in 2019. The project replaced and upgraded much of the facility, improving accessibility, spectator areas, team facilities and stadium infrastructure. A major purpose of the work was bringing the facility into compliance with current ADA accessibility requirements.
The reconstruction replaced the older grandstands and added modern restrooms, concession areas, a press box, team facilities and other improvements. Rather than focusing on varying historical estimates of the project’s total cost, the completed work is best viewed as a comprehensive modernization of the district stadium.
Stadium Features
- ADA-accessible grandstands and spectator seating
- Modern restrooms and concession areas
- Team and locker facilities
- Press box
- Synthetic track and multi-use athletic field
- Updated stadium lighting and sound
- Scoreboard and video display
- Improved accessible entrances and paths of travel
Who Was Fred Kelly?
The stadium is named for Frederick “Fred” Kelly, an Orange High School graduate who went on to compete for USC and the United States Olympic team. Kelly won the gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm and became USC’s first Olympic gold medalist. He died in 1974 at age 82.
Facility Rentals
Orange Unified School District manages use of Fred Kelly Stadium. Organizations interested in reserving the facility should use OUSD’s current Fred Kelly Stadium and facility-use information rather than relying on older City of Orange scheduling procedures.
Fred Kelly Stadium FAQs
Where is Fred Kelly Stadium?
Fred Kelly Stadium is at 3920 E. Spring Street in Orange, California, next to El Modena High School.
Who owns Fred Kelly Stadium?
Fred Kelly Stadium is an Orange Unified School District facility.
What schools play football at Fred Kelly Stadium?
The stadium is used by Orange Unified School District high schools for football and other athletic events. Game locations can vary by season, so check the current school or OUSD schedule before attending.
Does Villa Park High School play at Fred Kelly Stadium?
Yes. Villa Park High School has historically used Fred Kelly Stadium for varsity football and other athletic events.
When was Fred Kelly Stadium rebuilt?
The major reconstruction began in 2019 and modernized the stadium with new spectator, team and accessibility improvements.
Can Fred Kelly Stadium be rented for events?
Facility-use requests are managed by Orange Unified School District. Organizations should check OUSD’s current facility-use information for availability, requirements and reservation procedures.