City of Saint Paul Sepak Takraw Courts
The City of Saint Paul will design and construct sepak takraw courts at Marydale Park and Duluth and Case Recreation Center. Sepak takraw is a game best described as "foot volleyball" and is popular in Southeast Asian countries. The City of Saint Paul expects high use of these courts by the city's Hmong, Karen, and other Southeast Asian communities.
$75,000 the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul or Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in parks for Takraw courts that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County. This grant is available if the recipient provides at least a 25 percent match for funding.
Construct four sepak takraw courts, two at Marydale Park, two at Duluth and Case Recreation Center.
The courts are currently open and available for use by the community. The project was a success and
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation feels we’ve met the following goals:
- Develop, promote and educate the public about the sport of sepak takraw in the United States
- Organize league competition locally, nationally, and internationally
- Promote healthy living and competitive play by providing alternative recreational activities for youth