WELCOME

TO THE USVI'S DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, PARKS & RECREATION

May 7, 2026

EMANCIPATION GARDEN TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

The Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (DSPR) and the Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public that Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas will be closed to pedestrian traffic on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as renovation and park improvement work continues.

May 7, 2026

DSPR Celebrates the Start of Construction on Keystone Community Center in Estate Profit

The Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR), in collaboration with the Government of the Virgin Islands, the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR), and contractor Person Services Corp, held a project launch ceremony on May 7, 2026, to commemorate the start of construction of the Estate Profit Community Center on St. Croix.

May 9, 2025

More Than Just a Pool: Vincent Mason Facility Reopens as Community Gathers to Celebrate

Frederiksted’s Vincent Mason Pool officially reopened Friday, drawing a large crowd and honoring the legacy of a space that has served generations on St. Croix, with James Benton—whose team restored the site—recalling childhood summers spent there.

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MISSION

Promote high-quality, diverse, and accessible programs, services, and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities.

Completed Batting Cage

It's DSPR goal to places several of these batting cages throughout the territory. The mound was donated to DSPR by Alvin Mcbean little league east

Boxing

Congratulations to Deion Pruitt on his 2nd round TKO in his debut professional boxing match.

Bubble Sports

Interviews

Donation from VI Starz Travel Team

Proceeds from months of fundraising by the team members were used to purchase a TackLife Tiller, which the Department will use to keep Joseph Aubain Ballpark's infield in pristine condition

Fishing

Take Me Fishing at the Vincent Mason Beach is in its last week.

Bubble Sports

Youth Volleyball

Lifeguards

We are pleased to announce the hiring of two new individuals Mr. Keshard Callender and Mr. Donte Morgan (pictures above) to cover our lifeguard stations.

Women’s Month

DSPR’S Sports Specialist Ms. Inocencia “Ching Ching” Bermudez on organizing an ultra-successful GIRLS SOFTBALL Clinic

Bubble Sports

Youth Basketball

Replaced Hurricane damage rims

A collaboration between DSPR and VIHA made this possible. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and his administration is in full support of our children getting back out to play on our courts and fields, but doing so in a safe and secure manner

Bubble Sports

Youth Softball

STX- 16U Travel Team

The team finished 3-1 with wins over Jacksonville Trojans (FL), Blue Collar Basketball (GA), and D-Favors Celtics (GA), by scores of 71-45, 52-41, and 53-30, respectively.

BOARD MEMBERS

WELCOME

TO THE USVI'S DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, PARKS & RECREATION

MISSION

Promote high-quality, diverse, and accessible programs, services, and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities.​

Completed Batting Cage

It's DSPR goal to places several of these batting cages throughout the territory. The mound was donated to DSPR by Alvin Mcbean little league east

Boxing

Congratulations to Deion Pruitt on his 2nd round TKO in his debut professional boxing match.

Bubble Sports

Interviews

Donation from VI Starz Travel Team

Proceeds from months of fundraising by the team members were used to purchase a TackLife Tiller, which the Department will use to keep Joseph Aubain Ballpark's infield in pristine condition

Fishing

Take Me Fishing at the Vincent Mason Beach is in its last week.

Bubble Sports

Youth Volleyball

Lifeguards

We are pleased to announce the hiring of two new individuals Mr. Keshard Callender and Mr. Donte Morgan (pictures above) to cover our lifeguard stations.

Women’s Month

DSPR’S Sports Specialist Ms. Inocencia “Ching Ching” Bermudez on organizing an ultra-successful GIRLS SOFTBALL Clinic

Bubble Sports

Youth Basketball

Replaced Hurricane damage rims

A collaboration between DSPR and VIHA made this possible. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and his administration is in full support of our children getting back out to play on our courts and fields, but doing so in a safe and secure manner

Bubble Sports

Youth Softball

STX- 16U Travel Team

The team finished 3-1 with wins over Jacksonville Trojans (FL), Blue Collar Basketball (GA), and D-Favors Celtics (GA), by scores of 71-45, 52-41, and 53-30, respectively.

DSPR

Promote high-quality, diverse, and accessible programs, services, and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities.