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Commission discusses Campbell Park pickleball resurfacing; contractor quote $36,000, DIY materials ~$6,000
Summary
Commissioners discussed resurfacing Campbell Park pickleball courts. A contractor quoted about $36,000 to resurface and stripe all courts; a do-it-yourself approach with donated labor would cost roughly $6,000 in materials and a paid contractor to paint lines. Commissioners proposed a spring test patch and volunteer support.
Unidentified Speaker 5 told the Parks & Trails Commission the local pickleball community wants a different playing surface at the Campbell Park courts and that costs vary widely depending on approach. “For them to just put the surface down and stripe it is 36,000,” the speaker said, and added that a volunteer-installed material would cost “around $6,000.”
Commissioners and community members said volunteers are willing to contribute labor and some money. The speaker outlined two options: pay a contractor to fully resurface and stripe the courts, or purchase materials and install a surface with volunteer help, then hire someone to stripe the lines. The speaker recommended testing a small quarter-section next spring — “pull up a corner of it ... test it out” — before committing to the full installation.
Members raised practical concerns about the condition of the concrete sub‑base, seam repairs and whether the chosen material will adhere in cold or wet conditions. Unidentified Speaker 5 noted that pre-made mats had been used because coating the existing courts was expensive but that the mats are failing and vulnerable to damage from electric bikes and other wear.
Commissioners and participants also identified potential sources of outside help. Ron Slumberger was suggested as a contact who could share the grant and procurement process used by neighboring towns; one participant said Eddie Grant and other local donors had indicated serious interest in contributing funds. Commissioners said they would pursue information on grants and local contacts and test a small area before approving a larger expense.
Next steps: staff and commissioners agreed to explore grant possibilities, take measurements and photos of the existing courts, coordinate a small test application in spring, and return with cost estimates and a recommended approach for the full set of courts.
