Lentz Park
Lentz Park is a 3.4-acre (1.4 ha) urban park in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The park is named after Sarah Lentz, who sold the land to Indianapolis for $1.00 in 1928.[1] Located at 700 North Traub Avenue, Lentz Park is five blocks west of the White River. Lentz Park was once a locale for amateur and semi-professional baseball, formerly playing host to a segregated baseball team.[2][3] In addition to a baseball field, the park also had a rest station, tennis court, and horseshoe pit.[4]
In 1970, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development funds were used to renovate the park with new basketball and baseball areas, balancing beams, rope swings, and sculptural trees.[5] After decades of subsequent decline, Lentz Park has been left with a small children's play area and a decrepit basketball court.[citation needed]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "New Westside Park Dedicated by Lugar". Indianapolis Recorder. Indianapolis Recorder. April 3, 1971. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Semi-Pros and Amateurs". Indianapolis Times. Indianapolis Times. July 28, 1931. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Feeney's a Hero at Lentz Park". Indianapolis Times. Indianapolis Times. August 25, 1950. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Board to make improvements in Lentz Park". Indianapolis Recorder. Indianapolis Recorder. August 5, 1967. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Ground-breaking scheduled for westside parks". Indianapolis Recorder. Indianapolis Recorder. March 14, 1970. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
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