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Council authorizes Blue Cross grant application for Ridley Park pickleball and tennis complex
Summary
Council ratified the City of Columbia’s application for a Blue Cross Health Places grant and accepted an award of up to $1,000,000 to build sports courts at Ridley Park. City staff said the project would include 12 pickleball courts and six tennis courts and estimated a major economic impact from tournaments.
The City of Columbia voted Sept. 12 to ratify an application for the 2024 Blue Cross Health Places grant and to accept an award of up to $1,000,000 to support park improvements at Ridley Park.
Mac Reagan told the council the project is expected to include 12 dedicated pickleball courts and six tennis courts, separated by surface type, and could serve local leagues…
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