A'ja Wilson Gives Back to Community: Hyatt Park Project Backboard Court Dedication
Channel: City of Columbia
Date: 2022-11-14

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department partner up with Project Backboard, Buffalo Wild Wings, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew, to renovate the outdoor basketball courts by Charmaine Minniefield, artist and community activist, who painted a mural at the Hyatt Park Community Center. 

Project Backboard is a non-profit organization that collaborates with local community parks, recreation, and leisure service providers to resurface existing basketball courts to extend the life of the courts and attract more participants to the game. Buffalo Wild Wings, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew are nationally recognized organizations that serve as partners/funders with Project Backboard to vet artists, make local connections, and provide overall support for project completion. 
 
The City’s Parks and recreation Department is grateful for the partner organizations funding this project. We also wish to recognize and thank A’ja Wilson, former USC athlete, current WNBA player, winner of the Gold Medal, and NCAA Basketball Champion. This project is a direct result of her support of Columbia.

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