Purdue and Pacers Foundation dedicate refurbished Tarkington Park courts honoring Fever legends
On Sept. 16, 2026 Purdue and the Pacers Foundation joined community partners to dedicate two refurbished basketball courts at Tarkington Park in the Butler‑Tarkington neighborhood, named for Indiana Fever figures Tamika Catchings and Stephanie White. The courts are intended to serve the neighborhood and central Indianapolis community.
Purdue leaders attended a Sept. 16, 2026 ceremony with the Pacers Foundation and local officials to dedicate two renovated basketball courts at Tarkington Park in Indianapolis. The courts were named for Tamika Catchings and Stephanie White, both linked to the Indiana Fever and to women’s basketball accomplishments.
Purdue described the project as a partnership with the Pacers Foundation to celebrate the players and to provide refurbished recreational facilities for the Butler‑Tarkington neighborhood and the larger central Indianapolis community.
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