DowUrk Sports & Leadership Park
A 569 acre youth development campus on LA 40 in Independence — uniting athletics, education, culture, and community into one transformative facility across 5 districts.
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$52.00M
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Explore the Full Master Plan
Dive into the complete vision for the DowUrk Sports & Leadership Park with our interactive campus tour.
5 Districts, One Vision
Track our progress across each district. Every dollar brings us closer to transforming Louisiana youth.
Sponsor a Zone
Leave a lasting legacy. Naming rights range from $250K to $3M+ and include permanent recognition across campus.
Interested in naming rights? Contact us to discuss custom packages.
Three Phases to Transform Tangipahoa Parish
Explore the Campus Master Plan
Every zone is purpose-built to serve youth, families, and the broader Tangipahoa Parish community.
Baseball Stadium
Home of the DowUrk Hummingbirds - Premier youth baseball facility
Football Complex
Full-size football fields with stadium lighting
Soccer & Multipurpose
Multi-purpose turf fields with night lighting
Softball Complex
Regulation field with covered dugouts
Indoor Wrestling & Multipurpose
Wrestling facility and multipurpose athletic space
Indoor Basketball Pavilion
Covered courts with LED lighting
Leadership & Education Center
Leadership development, technology & distance learning hub
Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare & Pre-K (Ages 6 weeks - 5 years)
Agriculture Hub
Community kitchen, greenhouses & ag education
Agriculture Hub & Teaching Farm
Youth agricultural programs and sustainable farming education
Community Plaza & Amphitheater
Campus gateway, central gathering space & outdoor performances
Performing Arts Center
Drumline hall, recording studio & performance venue
Community Café & Gathering Hall
Healthy food, community events & social gathering
Indoor Training & Museum
Year-round training facility & Museum of 21st-Century Black Excellence
Gaming & Esports Arena
Esports arena & digital literacy center
Aquatic Center & Natatorium
Indoor pool, splash pad & swim programs
Campus Operations & Facilities
Campus operations, maintenance & facilities management
Heritage Trail Network
Nature trails connecting campus zones with educational signage
Heritage Trail Outdoor Lodge
Outdoor education center and camping facilities
STEM & Innovation Lab
Science, technology, engineering & math education hub
Retreat & Convening Center
Conference facilities and corporate retreat space
Sensory Room
Sensory regulation and therapeutic support for neurodiverse individuals, veterans, and caregivers
Secure Your Legacy on the DowUrk Campus
Four investment tiers — from community-level sponsorships to full campus naming rights.
- Full campus naming rights
- Museum of Excellence naming
- Bronze monument at entrance
- 30-year naming agreement
- Annual gala presenting sponsor
- Board advisory seat
- Single facility naming rights
- Branded signage throughout facility
- 20-year naming agreement
- Youth scholarship in your name
- Founding sponsor wall plaque
- Annual event recognition
- Zone or feature naming rights
- Branded signage at named zone
- 10-year naming agreement
- Campus publications recognition
- Annual event co-sponsorship
- Program or event sponsorship
- Logo on event materials
- 5-year recognition agreement
- Website & program listing
- Invitation to campus events
All partners receive: Tax Deduction (501c3) • Media Coverage • VIP Event Access • Annual Impact Reports
Meet the Leadership
Robert Jerrod Brown
CEO & Founder • DowUrk Inc.
Hammond, Louisiana
Robert is the founder and chief architect of the DowUrk vision — a lifelong Hammond native who grew up playing baseball, marching as drum captain, and building community through sports and creativity. As CEO, he leads the strategic vision for the 569 acre Community Sports Campus with 22 zones across 5 districts.
Ralph Jerome Haynes
Founder • Hammond Jr. Tors
Hammond, Louisiana
Ralph is the founder of the Hammond Jr. Tors Youth Football Organization — a nonprofit dedicated to youth athletic development in Tangipahoa Parish. His vision gains a permanent home with two full-size football fields, stadium lighting, and the largest dedicated youth football facility in the parish.
"DowUrk Inc. is the connector — bridging federal agencies, state government, local municipalities, academic institutions, and corporate partners to build something Tangipahoa Parish has never seen before."
Contact & Funding Inquiry
Whether you're a grant funder, corporate sponsor, or community partner — we want to hear from you.
DowUrk Inc.
EIN: 81-3555399
Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Campus: LA 40, Independence, Louisiana — Tangipahoa Parish (Site acquisition underway)