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Players urge 8 dedicated pickleball courts at Friendship Park; council hears calls for permanent facility
Summary
Multiple residents urged the council to revise a planned mixed-use recreation layout at Friendship Park and instead build eight permanent pickleball courts, saying temporary nets and a mixed tennis/pickleball configuration will not meet demand and will create conflict.
Several Grand Prairie residents urged the council to change plans for Friendship Park and build eight permanent pickleball courts rather than the proposed four permanent pickleball courts combined with one tennis court.
Samuel Vongor, speaking during citizen comments, described explosive growth in evening and nighttime play since LED lights were installed at Friendship Park and said the park is frequently…
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