Northside Complex
Introduction
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The Northside Complex, located at St. Joseph Avenue and Karnes Road, close to Krug Park, is one of the most extensive recreational areas in the city. Stretching over 25 acres, it offers picnic areas and shelters, ball fields, tennis courts, racquetball courts, basketball courts, a playground, a swimming pool, horseshoe courts, football field, and hiking/biking trails.
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Krug Pool is an important part of the Northside Complex
Tennis courts are available
A unique playground area welcomes kids
Backstory and Context
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In the mid-1960s, boosters from north St. Joseph approached the city with the proposal to create a recreational complex in that part of the city. It took some time, but in 1971, the City Council approved the initial construction of the complex. It quickly became the center for recreational activities such as Little League Baseball, slow pitch softball, basketball, and swimming. Over the years, the location of the playing fields and the types of amenities offered have shifted as the city’s needs have shifted. But through all of that change, the Northside Complex remains one of the best places to go if you want to play.
Sources
“Irish Boosters to Meet Monday,” St. Joseph News Press, March 22, 1966.
“Special Bode Fund for Maintenance Use Discussed by Board,” St. Joseph Gazette, Aug. 22, 1967.
“Complex Examination,” St. Joseph News Press, Sept. 6, 1971.
“Boys Baseball,” St. Joseph News Press, May 7, 1977.
“Metro Slow Pitch Going to National Game,” St. Joseph Gazette, May 10, 1977.
“Enjoy the Varied Activities at City Parks,” St. Joseph News Press, June 14, 1987.
Nathan Ellgren, “Krug Park Sports Complex to Move,” St. Joseph News Press, Jan. 28, 2016.