New community basketball court opens at Orem’s Windsor Park
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- Kids participate in a free basketball clinic with Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams, center, during the grand opening celebration of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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- Basketball clinic participants throw passes during the grand opening celebration of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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- Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams, center, talks to basketball clinic participants during the grand opening celebration of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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- The Orem City logo is painted on the corner of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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- Basketball clinic participants do jumping jacks during the grand opening celebration of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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- Orem Mayor David Young talks to other dignitaries during the grand opening celebration of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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- Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams shoots a half-court shot during the grand opening celebration of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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- The Utah Jazz logo is painted on the middle of the new community court at Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Anyone driving past Windsor Park in Orem on Tuesday afternoon had to be wondering what was going on. Cars were parked for blocks along the road, a DJ was pumping out music, families were lined up for shave ice and the place was filled with kids in bright purple shirts.
The moment was the culmination of efforts by a variety of groups, including the Utah Jazz and Smith Entertainment Group, Orem City, Clyde Cos. and LVT, who came together to invest in a new community basketball court at the park.
Tuesday’s grand opening included remarks from representatives from the different organizations and a free basketball clinic for 50 local kids with Jazz forward Cody Williams.
According to a press release from the Utah Jazz, the project is part of “the Utah Jazz Community Courts initiative that creates safe and accessible spaces for play and connection across Utah.”
Orem’s court is the latest one built in Utah Valley, with another scheduled to open in Springville later this summer.
“These courts are a tangible result of shared investment in the communities we serve,” said Chris Barney, president of revenue and commercial strategy for Smith Entertainment Group, in the release. “The Jazz are able to bring resources for this program to parks across Utah because we have the unwavering support of partners like Clyde Companies, Layton Construction and LVT who understand the importance of community gathering spaces and safe recreation opportunities.”
Watching the dozens of kids swarming around the court Tuesday, shooting shots, passing basketballs back and forth, and doing dribbling drills, it’s easy to see how the addition of the new facility could benefit the neighborhood.
The court, which is painted in Jazz purple and sky blue colors with the Jazz logo in the middle and the Orem City logo in the corner, features six basketball hoops and a multitude of lines for different skill levels.
It’s easy to admire a brand-new facility when it is just starting to get used and hasn’t been abused, but part of the goal is to keep the court in top condition as much as possible.
That’s where the partnership with LVT should make a big difference.
According to the release, “LVT is a Utah-built and -based national provider of innovative life safety and security technology, and the Official Jersey Patch Partner of the Utah Jazz. In addition to other Community Court sites, LVT technology will be present at the court in Orem (and the one being build in Springville) to provide real-time safety solutions and monitoring insights to city and park officials.”
That monitoring is something LVT is proud to provide.
“Everyone should have the right to feel safe and enjoy their local park,” said Derek Boggs, vice president of marketing for LVT, in the release. “Our mission is to make the world a safer and more secure place, and we believe that small changes in a community can make large changes in the lives of the people who call it home. LVT is honored to support the Utah Jazz Community Courts initiative by ensuring these parks are safe for all to enjoy.”
Mayor David Young and many other Orem City Council members and city officials were there for the event, with many taking the opportunity to get a few shots up on the new hoops.
They talked about how they feel like parks and outdoor venues like the new court play a huge role in building the community and providing relaxation opportunities for Orem citizens.
Businesses like Clyde Cos. and Layton Construction also see similar benefits, which is why they said they got involved.
“Our Clyde Companies mission is centered around building better communities, and we’re grateful to the Utah Jazz for the opportunity to support these new community courts,” said Jeremy Hafen, president and CEO of Clyde Cos., in the release. “We’re especially excited they’re in two places that hold deep meaning for us–Orem, the current location of our headquarters, and Springville, where our journey began 100 years ago. It’s an honor to give back to the communities that have helped shape who we are.”
Layton Construction, which contributed funds to support the construction in Springville, said collaborating with the Utah Jazz fits well with its commitment to improving community spaces.
“Our partnership with the Utah Jazz and Smith Entertainment Group is rooted in a shared vision to strengthen communities across Utah,” said David Layton, CEO and president of Layton Construction, in the release. “This new court in Springville is more than just a place to play–it’s a space where kids can grow, neighbors can connect, and the community can thrive. We’re proud to support projects that invest in the places we live and the people we serve.”
The release said building the community courts “remains a cornerstone of the broader Jazz mission to support physical activity, connection and access to resources.”
It said the program has built or refurbished 25 parks from Box Elder to Santaquin with additional courts planned.
To learn more about the Community Courts initiative or submit a site nomination, visit www.utahjazz.com/communitycourts.
