The City of De Pere, Wisconsin

Jim Martin Park is located on Libal Street. This site serves primarily a residential area and contains a variety of amenities and facilities and large open space. 

Size

17 acres

Rental Information

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Park Rules

Please be sure to view and adhere to all posted park rules found on-site and/or presented here online. For general park rules, please click here.

History

As plans for a new park in the City of De Pere on Shelley Lane took shape, the park board received several nominations in fall 1991 to name the park after Jim Martin. The park board ultimately recommended this gesture to the City Council, and the council approved this resolution in December 1991. The namesake of the park was to honor the late James E. Martin, who was active in De Pere youth and recreational activities. Among other contributions, Martin helped organize and coach the De Pere Legion baseball team, and also organized the De Pere Little Leagues and Babe Ruth Leagues, as well as officiated many basketball and football contests. He passed away in May 1991. Development of the park's initial amenities, including soccer fields and a playground, continued for several years and was mostly completed in 1993.  

Classification Type

Community Park