Holcom Park

2601 West 25th St.

Holcom Park Directions 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, sports complex, which can be reached from 25th and Iowa Streets, included four 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, multi-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, three wall handball courts, all of which are lighted, group picnic shelter, playground equipment, sand volleyball courts, bocce ball 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
  • Bocce Ball Courts
  • Restroom Facilities
  • Indoor Recreation Center
  • Sports Complex (Baseball Fields)

Bocce ball equipment is available for check out at Holcom Park Recreation Center’s front desk. Individuals may also reserve a court for play. Please contact the Holcom Park Recreation Center’s front desk at (785) 832-7940 for more information or to reserve a court.

SHELTERS
There is 1 shelter located in Holcom Park.
The amenities of the shelter include:

  • Lights
  • Electricity
  • Barbecue Grill
  • Tables and Benches

If you are looking to reserve an outdoor shelters and/or indoor facility, reservations 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; or Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. For questions or more information on Special Use Permits, please call the Administrative Office at (785) 832-3450 or email parksrec@lawrenceks.org

See our shelter rentals page for more information on renting these facilities or call (785) 832-7920.