SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs and City of San Antonio have teamed up to renovate parks and community basketball courts across the city.
Spurs Give, formerly known as Silver & Black Give Back, in partnership with the city announced their new $1 million “Play SA" project.
It is a four-year commitment for park and basketball court renovations.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment Chairman Peter J. Holt, SS&E CEO RC Buford, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and District 2 City Councilwoman Jada Andrews-Sullivan made the announcement followed by a groundbreaking ceremony led by Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge at Woodard Park.
Spurs Give announced Aldridge would personally donate $100,000 to the project.
“It is crucial that families have accessible, secure spaces to engage in physical activity,” said RC Buford. “We are excited to team up with the City of San Antonio to inspire generations of families to stay active together through Play SA.”
The donation to the San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department will help rebuild, refurbish, and update parks and indoor and outdoor basketball courts across the city.
The goal is to help create a safer play environment and a healthier and active lifestyle by 2024.
"Spurs Give has a wonderful 30 year history of supporting the San Antonio community and especially, our youth,” said Nirenberg. “This $1 million commitment will enhance neighborhood parks and offer spaces to enjoy the outdoors, exercise, and improve the quality of life for our community.”
The Spurs official nonprofit also unveiled its new name, Spurs Give. The organization’s mission is to strengthen and serve our communities through impactful programming, player engagements, and investments that enrich the lives of youth and those around them.
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