Mickey Vernon Park

Orgin of Name

Named for Marcus Hook born and raised baseball star James Barton “Mickey” Vernon. Designated Mickey Vernon Park by Borough Resolution No. R-03-10, dated September 20, 2003. Formerly Memorial Field.

Location

Market Street & 7th Street

Acreage

4.4 acres

Facilities

Play equipment areas – 2-5 year old area and 6-12 year old area

  • Play equipment installed in 2000

 

Lighted ballfields (2) – lights first installed in 1981 / upgraded in 2017

 

Park service building with restrooms, inside and outside storage rooms, concession room and pavilion – building constructed in 1998; parking lot.

 

Mickey Vernon statue dedicated on September 20, 2003.