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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.






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