Grenada, August 21, 2025 – The long-awaited installation of lights at Progress Park, the premier sporting facility in the parish of St Andrew, is finally underway. Engineers were seen this week mounting the towering light structures, signalling the Government of Grenada’s fulfilment of a commitment made to enhance the island’s sporting infrastructure.
The development is being hailed as a historic moment for the people of St. Andrew — affectionately known as the “Big Parish” — and especially for the athletes and community groups who have relied on Progress Park for decades. Until now, the venue has been limited to hosting events during daylight hours, which has restricted opportunities for both sports and cultural activities.
With the addition of lighting, the ground will now be capable of staging night cricket, football, athletics, and community festivals, opening a new era for the facility and the wider parish.
“With the long-awaited Progress Park lighting now underway, we’ve only just gotten started,” said Sports Minister Delma Thomas in a social media post on Thursday.
“This is great news for our sporting community,” said one local cricket enthusiast. “For years, we dreamed of seeing Progress Park light up the night, and now it’s finally happening. It means more opportunities for our youth and more entertainment for our parish.”
Progress Park has long been a cornerstone of Grenadian sports outside of St George’s, serving as a
training ground for schools, hosting inter-parish competitions, and welcoming regional teams. Generations of athletes have cut their teeth on its outfield, and the venue holds a deep cultural significance for residents of the north-east of the island.
training ground for schools, hosting inter-parish competitions, and welcoming regional teams. Generations of athletes have cut their teeth on its outfield, and the venue holds a deep cultural significance for residents of the north-east of the island.
The installation of lights not only improves sporting capacity but also reflects a wider push for community development through infrastructure investment. Once completed, Progress Park will be one of the few venues outside of the capital capable of hosting high-profile evening events, easing the concentration of activities in St George’s and providing greater access to entertainment and competition for rural communities.
According to Minister Thomas, the upgrade is part of the Government’s broader strategy to invest in sports as a driver of youth engagement, community unity, and national pride. Officials have also hinted that Progress Park could see further enhancements in the future, including improved seating and amenities.
For now, the people of St Andrew are celebrating a long-overdue step forward. Soon, the glow of floodlights will bathe the famous ground, ensuring that the sporting and cultural heartbeat of "Big Parish" continues well into the night.
Video Courtesy Kern Mason
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