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Today marks 100 years since the foundation stone of Warner Park was laid, a moment that signalled the birth of what would become the Federation’s most important sporting and cultural space.
On April 21, 1926, the ceremonial stone was laid by Sir Eustace Fiennes, then Governor of the Leeward Islands. Just two years later, the park officially opened in 1928, having been established as a public recreation ground in the heart of Basseterre. Named after
Cricket at Warner Park in the 1970sSir Thomas Warner, it was designed not as a stadium, but as a space for community gathering and leisure.
Over the decades, Warner Park evolved alongside the nation—hosting early cricket and football in the 1930s, Carnival celebrations in the 1950s, political rallies in the 1960s, and Independence-era events in the 1980s. By the 2000s, a major redevelopment transformed it into a modern international venue ahead of the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
In 2009, the Media Centre was renamed in honour of C. A. Paul Southwell, further cementing the park’s national significance.
Today, Warner Park stands as a symbol of heritage, sport, and unity—though discussions are now underway about its future redevelopment as a modern multi-sport complex.
The foundation stone was laid April 21st, 1926.For a deeper look at the history and evolution of Warner Park, see this Friday’s edition of the St. Kitts-Nevis Observer.
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