This proposal is for the construction of 3 new courts in lions park: 1 netball court, 1 pickleball court, AND1 beach volleyball

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) provides $712,030.00 to the American Samoa Government Department of Parks & Recreation to construct three new recreational courts at Lions Park: 1 netball court, 1 pickleball court, and 1 beach volleyball court. The award will enhance outdoor recreation infrastructure and promote physical fitness in the most populated and intensively used park in American Samoa. The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026. The American Samoa Government Department of Parks & Recreation has a history of securing federal grants from this program to improve community recreational facilities and outdoor spaces across the territory.

Lions park is in the most populated area of american samoa andthe most intensively used park throughout the territory. IT encompasses a tennis sports complex with 6 courtsand a supporting facility, a basketball and volleyball court, picnic shelters, a playground, a walking and bikepath trail, an outdoor swimming pool, a boat ramp and a platform that stretches out the wetland of nuuulivillage. With the addition of the 3 courts, lions park will be the place to visit for a complete workout. To haveaccess to these facilities is our goal in promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyle.