LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington pickleball fans, Mayor Linda Gorton alongside council members and those with the city’s Park & Recreation Department cut the ribbon to open four new courts at Picadome on Monday.
The new courts were paid by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
The city has allocated ARPA funds, local tax dollars, and district reallocation funds to support the rapid growth of pickleball while also supporting other sports courts and facilities throughout Lexington.
Monica Conrad, the director of Lexington Parks & Rec says, “we’ve transformed this site into a place where the community can come together, stay active, build connections. Whether meeting up to play with friends or hitting the courts after a round of golf, these courts provide a unique opportunity for our community. As we know, pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. It’s a sport that’s really easy to learn… fun to play, and brings people of all ages together.”
Pickleball courts have been constructed at Constitution, Gardenside, Meadowbrook, Picadome, River Hill, and Shillito Parks, with additional courts planned for the new Cardinal Run Park North in coming months.
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