Indian Trail council approves $750,000 contract for Crooked Creek pickleball courts after strong public support

The Indian Trail Town Council unanimously approved a $750,000 contract for construction of eight pickleball courts at Crooked Creek Park and approved related budget amendments to cover additional site costs.

Residents urged the council to build dedicated courts during public comment, arguing the sport draws mixed-age participation and supports local business. “Pickleball is a fun low-impact sport…It’s the fastest growing sport and there’s a shortage of courts,” said Jessica Lounsbury of 4109 Kinder Oak Drive, calling on the council to “invest, build these pickleball courts.” Charles Spaulding, another resident, told the council, “We need courts. We just need courts to play on.”

Council discussion focused on construction cost increases and scope. Staff had previously estimated a $478,000 total cost; design-build negotiations and additional site work raised the estimate.…