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Advisory board hears plans for pickleball courts at Buncombe County Sports Park; phase‑3 funding eyed for 2027
Summary
Board members discussed potential expansion of pickleball facilities. Staff said phase‑3 of the Buncombe County Sports Park could include 16 covered tournament‑standard pickleball courts, with funding sought in 2027 from TDA and other sources; phase‑2 turf and ADA upgrades are scheduled for Oct. 2026.
Christina Dipesh, a board member and president of the Asheville Pickleball Association, told the advisory board on Nov. 12 that the pickleball community is ready to support county plans and seek locations for courts. Dipesh said community interest and investor proposals exist outside city limits and requested guidance on county contacts.
Joseph Guzman, Buncombe County project manager for Parks and Recreation, described the multi‑phase plan at…
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