Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks Recreation Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council approves LEADCO-funded pickleball courts at McWhorter Park
Summary
On the consent agenda the council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with LEADCO to fund design and construction of two lighted pickleball courts at McWhorter Park; staff said bids are expected mid-summer and construction could take about a year.
The Longview City Council approved, as part of the consent agenda on June 12, 2025, a resolution authorizing an agreement with LEADCO to fund the design and construction of two pickleball courts with lighting at McWhorter Park.
Council discussion identified the project as two courts with lights funded by LEADCO; staff said bids are expected to be advertised in mid-summer and estimated construction would take roughly one year, targeting an opening in 2026. Council members thanked LEADCO for providing funding for the project.
The item was part of the consent agenda and passed with the rest of the consent items by a show of hands. No separate public hearing or separate roll-call vote for this item took place during the meeting. No construction contract award was announced at the meeting; staff indicated a bidding process and future procurement steps would follow the agreement.
Councilmembers encouraged local pickleball players to look forward to the new facility and thanked staff and partners for bringing the project forward.
