Holcom Park
2601 West 25th St.HISTORY
Holcom Park is a 31-acre park that was named in remembrance of Louie Holcom,
long-time community baseball coach and friend of youth.
Dedicated in 1974, the sports complex, which can be reached from 25th and Iowa Streets,
included 4 lighted baseball diamonds, with storage, restrooms and concession area, athletic field
and a 300 car parking lot.
Holcom Park Recreation Center is
a 19,000 sq.ft. building and was financed through a bond issue, as well as private funding in
1985 and 1986. It features an air conditioned gymnasium, jogging area, racquetball court, fitness
area, locker rooms, mulit-purpose meeting rooms and a game room.
DESCRIPTION OF PARK
The park, which can be entered by way of Lawrence Avenue, was completed in 1976. and provides
two tennis courts, 3 wall handball courts, all of which are lighted, group picnic shelter, playground
equipment, sand volleyball courts, a recreation center and a sports complex.
The amenities of the park include:
- Tennis Courts
- Wall Handball Courts
- Playground Equipment
- Sand Volleyball Courts
- Basketball Court
- Restroom Facilities
- Indoor Recreation Center
- Sports Complex (baseball Fields)
SHELTERS
There is 1 shelter located in Holcom Park.
The amenities of the shelter include:
- Lights
- Electricity
- Barbecue Grill
- Tables and Benches
Reservations for outdoor shelters and indoor facilities are taken at any of the
community recreation centers including the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.;
East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center,
2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center,
4706 Overland Drive and South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
See our shelter rentals page
for more information on renting these facilites or call 832-7920.






