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Sugar Land Parks director reports pickleball opening, senior‑center options and park improvements
Summary
At the Oct. 14 Parks Board meeting staff reported a soft opening of the City Park pickleball courts, progress on Eldridge Park improvements, options for a future senior center and ongoing Build Better Blocks activities, among other park updates.
Parks and Recreation staff provided multiple project updates to the Sugar Land Parks Board on Oct. 14, 2025, including a soft opening for the new City Park pickleball courts, ongoing work at Eldridge Park, and planning for a future senior center.
Parks staff said the pickleball courts at City Park had a soft opening and finishing work — drainage, lighting and other items — remains. Staff said in‑house crews and the Public Works Department performed some drainage work that saved about $170,000 compared with hiring a contractor. The courts’ official opening and ribbon cutting were discussed by the board; staff indicated the courts will align with city recreation facility hours once lighting installation and testing are complete.
The Eldridge Park…
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