Hillside Sport Court Park
Project Status: Design
Project Overview:
Hillside Sport Court Park is a neighborhood park located in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood. In 2023, Duluth Parks and Recreation conducted an inclusive planning process to establish a renewed vision of the park. The Hillside Sport Court Park Plan was adopted by Duluth City Council on August 21, 2023.
Planned park improvements include: enhancing site connectivity and accessibility, adding a pavilion and picnic area, renewing and expanding the sport court, replacing the playground, maintaining open green space, allotting space for a community garden, improving accessible parking, and repairing or replacing other park assets such as fencing, retaining walls, stairs, bike racks, signage, gate, trees, vegetation, etc.
Project Update:
Parks and Recreation staff are actively working to establish a funding package for Hillside Sport Court Park improvements, including submitting grant applications.
Funding Source:
Based on conceptual-level plan documents, the project cost is estimated at $2 million. Known funding sources include City revenue replacement funds and City Park Fund dollars. Parks and Recreation has submitted a grant application for Community Development Block Grant funds and may apply for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program funds.
Timeline:
The project implementation timeline will vary based on funding sources. Parks and Recreation should be notified of all grant awards by the summer of 2024.
Important Documents:
Project Partners:
St. Mark Giving Garden and Food Access Program
