[1][2] Announced in 2013 as an initiative of Mayor Greg Ballard, the facility was slated to host the U.S. cricket men's national championship in August 2014 as its inaugural event, but city officials canceled a three-year hosting contract with the national cricketing group in May of that year, citing "deteriorated" communication about sponsorships, publicity, and other event planning details.

[8][9] Also, the project was seen as an extravagant expense for a city which at the time was facing a $40 million budget deficit[1] and a crime wave with an understaffed police department.

[3] The complex is located in a residential area on the east side of the city with several houses on the north boundary within a batsman's striking range.

In May 2015, the park hosted its first international cricket event, the 2015 ICC Americas Twenty20 Division One tournament in which Bermuda, Canada, Suriname and the United States participated.

Despite the praise, writer Peter Della Penna noted that "most other aspects outside the ropes were makeshift accommodations that would only be suitable at amateur level", citing the lack of standard amenities for players, fans, and media.

[17] After the International Cricket Council approved six Caribbean Premier League matches to be played in the U.S. in 2016, the venue was mentioned as a possible host.