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Pickleball surge, tournament court closures and pool pass details discussed at mayor's brown-bag
Summary
Mayor Chad Emerick said pickleball participation has surged and that an FOP tournament will close Jackson Park tennis courts this weekend; he also announced Jackson Pool passes for the 2026 season go on sale Friday, with a Vienna family-of-four pass at $175.
At an open brown-bag session, Mayor Chad Emerick addressed growing public interest in pickleball, scheduled tournaments that will require temporary court closures, and the city’s aquatics programs.
Emerick said pickleball participation "has been incredible" and noted an upcoming FOP pickleball tournament will use multiple courts.…
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