Just in time for warm weather months when residents of all ages will be spending more time outdoors, the City of St. Louis has received nearly 100 basketball nets through State Farm Red Nets. The program is dedicated to helping communities replace missing or damaged basketball nets at community courts.”With 109 parks in the City of St. Louis, maintenance and upkeep is a challenge our department faces each day.” said Kim Haegele, City of St. Louis Parks Commissioner. “We welcome the support from the State Farm Red Nets Program to outfit our basketball courts where nets are missing or have become worn. These new nets will go a long way to improve the courts and the players’ experience. Nothing beats the swishing sound of a basketball dropping into a net.” An estimated 90 percent of public basketball hoops are missing nets. Throughout the country, State Farm is building community and working to turn courts back into symbols of neighborhood pride.”Being a good neighbor means showing up for the community. For us, that includes the local basketball court, which is a hub for neighborhoods everywhere,” said Alyson Griffin, Head of Marketing at State Farm. “Our Red Nets program is about more than just replacing worn or missing nets; it’s about restoring the energy, pride, and joy that comes with every swish. We’re teaming up with the City of St. Louis, to make sure these courts remain a space where players of all ages can gather, play, and connect. Because when a community plays together, it grows stronger together.” Basketball courts in Sherman Park and Wohl Recreation Center, which is located within the park, are among those receiving new nets. “Throughout the year, St. Louis Recreation Centers provide welcoming and safe places for children and adults alike to exercise, play their favorite sport, and learn new ones,” said Juakena Callion, City of St. Louis Recreation Commissioner. “Basketball is a favorite sport, and having quality courts where residents can gather and play helps provide a positive outlet and a place to build and maintain friendships. These nets are good for both the players and the neighborhoods that are home to our basketball courts.”Learn more about City of St. Louis Parks, Recreation, and Forestry and State Farm® Red Nets.  

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