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Nye County approves Kellogg Park plan to add pickleball courts and ADA playground
Summary
The Board approved replacing horseshoe pits with four pickleball courts and an ADA-accessible playground at Kellogg Park, with funding drawn from park impact fees and town capital funds; commissioners asked staff for detailed cost breakdowns and growth forecasts for tournament capacity.
The Nye County Board approved a change to the Kellogg Park capital improvement plan to build four pickleball courts and an ADA-accessible playground, replacing an earlier design that included horseshoe pits.
Park and recreation staff and community advocates presented funding sources that include park impact fees, room tax allocations, and a dedicated capital fund for Kellogg Park; staff said roughly $386,000 remained in the Kellogg Park capital fund with additional allocated capital in future budgets and developer contributions identified for the park.
Speakers urged the board to consider tournament capacity and long-term maintenance costs; the park manager said minimum tournament play typically requires eight courts and recommended staff return with a phased budget and maintenance plan if commissioners want to expand beyond four courts. Commissioners approved the item and directed the recreation staff to produce a more detailed cost and maintenance plan to support future growth.
Why it matters: Pickleball has grown rapidly in the county; the approved project will provide a dedicated, ADA-accessible facility and is funded from park-specific sources rather than general fund monies.
What’s next: Staff will return with a refined plan and cost estimate for additional courts and maintenance scheduling.
