Project Detail

Pickleball Courts at TRC

Pickleball Courts at TRC

Pickleball Courts at TRC

Overview

Project Overview

The City of Tucker has recognized the popularity and community demand of pickleball over the last several years. Our Parks & Recreation Department strives to provide opportunities for people to participate in many activities and particularly this multi-generational sport. While pickleball is currently played on existing dual-use outdoor tennis courts and indoor basketball courts, there are currently no facilities dedicated exclusively for pickleball play. The Parks & Recreation Department has been seeking a suitable location to build dedicated pickleball courts.       

DESCRIPTION:

Construct 12 pickleball courts and add approximately 40 – 50 parking spaces for both the courts and TRC.  This will provide adequate space for growth of pickleball events/activities and parking for both these activities and the growing programs at TRC.

OBJECTIVES:
  • Create a 12 court pickleball facility for open and scheduled play
  • Expand parking for the additional courts and TRC programming
  • Improve access to the east side of TRC for proper access to courts and parking
  • Improve sanitation disposal area/access
  • Create access to the TRC gymnasium entrance from the new facility
  • Plan for restrooms and pavilion on site (possible future addition)
  • Improve stormwater controls and runoff
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
  • October 2022: Council and public presentation
  • November 2022: Public input with TRC and Rosenfeld Park
    • March 2023: Council approval of TRC design and engineering proposal with Root Design Studios
      • April 2023: Presented to Council during the budget process requesting funding
      • April 2024: Presented to Council during the budget process requesting additional funding
      PROPOSED PROJECT FUNDING.COST ESTIMATE:
      • City of Tucker FY 2023 funding ($1.8M) ($1.2M and $600K alternate funding)
      • City of Tucker FY 2024 funding ($1.0) (replace $600K alternate funding and $400K for adjustments required by GDOT to the TRC driveway)
      • City of Tucker FY 2026 funding request ($735K) (opened bids on Oct 10, low bid is $2,985,000.00 for construction)
      • City of Tucker FY 2026 funding request ($149,250.00 contingency (5%), 156,712.50 Construction, Engineering, Inspections (5%)

      TIMELINE

      Project Timeline

      • Project Initiation – October 2022
      • Proposal Signed – March 2023
      • Presented to Council for Funding – April 2023
      • Rendering Complete – August 2023
      • Presented to Council for Additional Funding – April 2024
      • Bid Issued – September 2024
      • Bid Opening – October 10, 2024
      • Community Meeting – November 7 2024
      Updates

      Project Updates

      PROJECT STATUS (15 OCT 2024):

      This project is currently awaiting award after bid openings on Thursday, Oct 10, 2024.  The City will host a community meeting at the TRC on Thursday, Nov 7 at 7 p.m.