Saint Louis Sponge Park Phase 1

Construction began April 2025 and is expected to be complete April 2026.

The basketball courts were completed in July and are open to the public! The playground will remain closed through April, but the rest of the park will remain open during construction.

Looking for an alternative playground or basketball court to enjoy while Saint Louis Park is closed? Check Hovey Playground right up the street, the City's first universally accessible playground upgraded in 2021. For basketball, there are 2 courts at nearby McPherson Park (which also has a playground) and 1 at Eagle Park.

Address:	406 West 6th Street
Neighborhood:	Centralville
Project Budget:	$1,750,119
Funding Source:	ARPA + Earmark
Project Scope:	Install a Universally Accessible Playground with Poured-In-Place Rubber Surface Install a new Splash Pad Upgrade the Basketball Courts Upgrade Site Furnishings (Picnic Tables, Benches, Trash Receptacles, Bike Racks, Signage, etc.)

Project Updates:

November 2025

Playground and splash pad equipment installed
Planting Complete
Final grading and surfacing to be completed in Spring

July 2025

Basketball courts upgraded with a high-albedo sealcoat to help mitigate urban heat island effect
Basketball hoops and backboards upgraded to acrylic
Basketball courts completed and open to the public!

April 2025

Construction Began

February 2025

DPD shared information about this and other ARPA-funded projects at Lowell Winterfest on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

November 2024

Contractor Selected

October 2024

Design Complete

Saint Louis Sponge Park Phase 1

Construction began April 2025 and is expected to be complete April 2026.

The basketball courts were completed in July and are open to the public! The playground will remain closed through April, but the rest of the park will remain open during construction.

Project Documents:

Final Construction Documents

Saint Louis Sponge Park Proposal - UPDATED APRIL 2024