Travers Park

Travers Park, located on Pine Street, boasts nearly 18 acres. Travers was developed with funding assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and was opened for play in 1986. The original 5 acres was the site o the old city dump, with 10 additional acres acquired through a land trade acquisition with the Louisiana Pacific Corporation. The remaining 2.5 acres were purchased from a private party. The park was named for Frank Travers, who was the commissioner of baseball at Memorial Field for many years in Sandpoint, which included grounds keeping and maintenance duties. Frank was also a farmer and raised nine children, so baseball was often a break from these challenges. The parks serves as Sandpoint's major sports complex for youth and adults. It has a wide variety of amenities listed above.

Park Amenities:

• ADA Accessible Entry
• ADA Accessible Playground & Splash Pad
• ADA Accessible Parking
• Asphalt Bicycle Pump Track - Future Project
• Baseball Field
• Bicycle Path
• Football Field
• Free Parking
• James E. Russell Sports Center (Multi-striped 4 tennis & 16 pickleball courts, multi-use room, & plaza, free indoor walking)
• Paths Plowed in Winter after Sidewalks are cleared
• Pedestrian Path
• Picnic Shelter w/BBQ - COMING IN 2025/2026
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms
• The Concrete Lake Skatepark (All-Wheeled)
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Tiny Woods Bicycle Skills Course

The JER Sports Center located in Travers park (2016 Pine Street) was made possible by a $7.5 million dollar donation by Jim and Ginny Russell, the son and widow of James, who, growing up in Sandpoint participated in multiple sports throughout high school, including tennis and football. Paid for with donated funds, the City opened the facility with zero debt or obligations to outside parties. 

Travers Park Playground & Splash Pad - A Place for All, in Every Season

A Playground & Splash Pad That Welcomes Everyone

Travers Park boasts a magical playground and splash pad where all children play together, regardless of ability. It's where neighbors reconnect, generations mingle, and our community's spirit thrives. The project was made possible by the Land & Water Conservation Fund, City of Sandpoint (with special recognition to the Parks Maintenance Staff who specially crafted the Nature Play area), Local artists and craftspeople, and Community Members. 

Key Features:

• "Volo" play structure with 20+ routes of play
• Dual "ZipKrooze" with inclusive seating options
• Sensory-friendly  "We-Go-Round" spinner with local artist illustrations by Lori Reid (Read more here about art selection).
• Multiple Swings with options for all users, including the "Oodle Swing",and  Molded Bucket Swing
• Accessible  safety playground surfacing throughout
• "Motion" play structure for toddlers includes an imaginative toy car race track
• Nature play areas with salvaged trees
• Custom bronze wildlife sculptures: a black bear and the cougar and her cub by artist Georgia Gerber
• Winter sledding hill
• Eco-friendly splash pad water recycling system that will reuse the water to irrigate the landscaping

What is "inclusive play"?

Inclusive play creates spaces where children of all abilities play together. Our playground ensures everyone can fully participate in outdoor play, regardless of ability.

Our "Sandpoint Stories" and "Into the Woods" themes emerged from community workshops, celebrating local heritage and our passion for outdoor adventure.