Reinholdt Jackson Sports Complex Reopens in Frederiksted Following $1.1 Million Restoration Project

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joined local officials and community members on Friday to celebrate the official reopening of the Reinholdt Jackson Sports Complex in Estate Whim, marking the completion of a $1.1 million federally funded restoration project. The complex, a longstanding hub for community gatherings and youth sports, had been closed due to damage sustained during the 2017 hurricanes. The newly renovated facility was reopened alongside Acting Commissioner of Sports, Parks and Recreation Vincent Roberts, Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne Williams Octalien, and Kaj Reinholdt “Rookie” Jackson, for whom the complex is named, accompanied by his family. Improvements to the facility include upgraded lighting, modernized dugouts, and restored fencing around the baseball field. A newly resurfaced basketball court, revamped tennis courts, and a brand-new playground round out the upgrades, which transform the site into a multi-use space for residents of all ages. The reopeni...