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Pickleball players press Oak Ridge for dedicated courts; city manager points to recreation master plan
Summary
Players and residents urged council to add dedicated pickleball courts in Oak Ridge, describing heavy demand at shared tennis courts; city manager said a recreation master plan RFQ is under way and staff will consider the request alongside other capital needs.
Residents and players urged Oak Ridge City Council on March 10 to prioritize dedicated pickleball courts, saying current play is crowded and dependent on converted tennis courts that are suboptimal for the sport.
"We are here to inform the city that we think we need a pickleball facility in our city," said Jill Ray, speaking during the Appearance of Citizens period. Players described using Jackson Square tennis courts and high school courts that are marked for pickleball but are in disrepair; they said the size of a dedicated pickleball court and fenced enclosures reduce ball loss and make play more efficient.
Several speakers gave comparative context and cost…
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