by Adam Camacho, Recreation Services Superintendent, City of Prescott
What better way to start your summer than improving your basketball skills!
The City of Prescott Recreation Services received council approval for two full outdoor basketball courts. These will be the first full-size outdoor courts within City parks.
Recreation Services has had outdoor basketball courts in their Recreation Master Plan for well over a decade. Jim McCasland Willow Creek Park, located at 3181 Willow Creek Road, is home to the freshly acrylic coated courts, which were completed in May.
The basketball courts will be available throughout the day and evening hours, thanks to the installation of LED sports lighting. These basketball courts replace the old, deteriorated log cabin style ramada that was demolished in December 2020.
City staff has worked very hard to improve the amenities within Willow Creek Park. Some renovations you may recognize would be a full remodel on the park restrooms, additional concrete sidewalks and shaded picnic table seating areas.
The City held a grand opening
of the new basketball courts with Hoops & Heroes June 1. Local
heroes went head-to-head or
others tried out the courts to test their skills and win prizes. The
first 50 kids received a free basketball.
For any group reservations or tournament requests, please contact Recreation Services at 928.777.1430.
