Some viewed the decision as based on area politics and geography (Redondo and Mira Costa High Schools were more centrally located and better anchored to their historic communities); some[who?]accused the decision of being in part motivated by the prospect of selling or leasing the facilities to Aviation High School's large corporate neighbor, the defense and credit-reporting company TRW.[1] In September 1982, Dirk Broersma of The Redondo Reflex wrote that the SBUHSD administration felt that the transition to two high schools unexpectedly was "smooth" as no parties asked for recalling any politicians and officials, nor were any lawsuits filed.[5] In 1984 Overton, Moore & Associates began negotiating with the South Bay Union HSD over possibly buying portions of the school property.[6] In summer 1984 Redondo Beach voters approved of making part of the high school property into a recreational area, so South Bay Union HSD decided to designate a separate 11.2 acres (4.5 ha) for that.
Aviation Park sign
Plaques commemorating the field's 2006 opening & the park's 2008 reopening.
The track and soccer field at the former Aviation High School
"Aviation Gym" stenciled on oldest-remaining bldg.