San Antonio Spurs launch basketball court renovation project in Austin

This week, the San Antonio Spurs and the Austin Parks Foundation will celebrate a newly renovated basketball court at Dove Springs District Park. The April 4 ribbon-cutting ceremony will also mark a $500,000 donation by Spurs Give and the Austin Parks Foundation to launch Play ATX, a multi-year program to renovate parks and basketball courts throughout the city. In a press statement, Austin Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly McNeeley thanked the Spurs and community partners for making the project a reality. “Through creative collaboration and teamwork with Austin Parks Foundation and the Spurs, the newly refurbished basketball court is a wonderful addition to Dove Springs District Park,” she said. Upgrades to the Dove Springs court include resurfacing and restriping, new goals, and new benches and lights. “Our Parks and Recreation Department is severely underfunded and partnerships like this help amplify our work and allow us to make much-needed improvements to our city’s parks,” said Colin Wallis, CEO of Austin Parks Foundation. “Outdoor activities, such as playing basketball, are so important, not only to foster a sense of community but for the tremendous physical and mental health benefits.” Play ATX is an expansion of the Spurs’ Play SA program, which it launched in 2020. In its third year, the program has completed 11 renovations including revamped basketball courts, playgrounds and a skate park.

This story has been updated to clarify the donation.