March 4, 2016 by Juan Cortes Date: 2/24/2016 Press Releases Contact: Jason Zaragoza (805) 385-7430 Jason.Zaragoza@oxnard.org The Los Angeles Rams Are Coming To Oxnard On February 23, 2016, City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement between the Rams and the City, permitting the Rams to hold spring practices in Oxnard from April 18-June 17, 2016. The practices will be held at the River Ridge fields, located near the corner of Ventura Road and Vineyard Avenue. “The Rams recognized our professional facilities, our perfect weather and the City’s welcoming attitude,” said Assistant City Manager Scott Whitney. “We were the Rams’ first choice and we’re excited to partner with another storied NFL franchise,” said Whitney. The Dallas Cowboys will utilize the same practice facilities for their summer camp later this year. In contrast to summer camps, spring mini camps are less formal, do not include players in pads, and are generally not open to the public. Last year, the Rams and Cowboys held a joint practice that drew several thousand fans to the City. Although there are no plans to open spring practices to the public, the option has not been ruled out. “There is a potential for an open practice or a fan appreciation day” said Whitney. “If that happens, we’ll be ready for it,” he said. The Rams will use the on-site locker room facilities from March 28 – June 24 , 2016 and the football fields from April 18 – June 17. The Rams’ spring training camp will not affect the Cowboys’ summer camp plans.