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
Proposed Project Funding/Cost Estimate:
- City of Tucker CIP ($1.2M)
- City of Tucker ARPA funds ($600K)
Project Timeline:
- Project initiation – October 2022
- Proposal signed – March 2023
- Rendering completed – August 2023
- Bid documents complete and published – Spring 2024
- Construction begins – Spring 2024
- Project completion – Fall/Winter 2024
Project Status (1 Feb 2024):
This project is currently being designed and engineered. The permitting process is underway and has been viewed by GDOT and our consultants are addressing the comments and adjustments required for GDOT permitting.
