Ware County seeks updated Trimander complex master plan to add six pickleball courts
Summary
Parks staff proposed updating a 1998 master plan for the county recreation complex to include six pickleball courts and phased upgrades; staff said using the original designer and updating the plan will strengthen grant prospects, including a grant opening in June.
Parks and recreation staff asked the commission to approve work on an updated master plan for the county recreation complex to include six pickleball courts and other phased improvements. Staff said the original designer (Lawson Design) is available to consult and would lead stakeholder meetings and the design process. Commissioners and staff agreed that an updated plan would help prioritize improvements and strengthen future grant applications.
Staff noted the GRPA Boost Grant opportunity and said a related grant application opens in June; the county has previously received GRPA funding for after-school and summer programming and told commissioners the updated master plan would be part of grant-ready materials. The commission carried the item forward so staff can continue stakeholder engagement and bring a formal contract or grant application to the regular meeting.
Commissioners asked about court count (staff confirmed six courts), potential locations behind the maintenance facility, and the importance of coordinating planned improvements with existing sewer and other utilities to avoid costly rework. Staff emphasized the phased approach and the benefit of building a coordinated schedule to prevent conflicts between capital improvements.
