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Parks department outlines plan to expand pickleball courts; Warren Road conversion could cost up to $542,000

Augusta Richmond County Commission · March 18, 2026
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Parks Director Tama Williams told commissioners the department plans 15 new outdoor pickleball courts across four parks and that converting Warren Road’s three deteriorated tennis courts into six pickleball courts would cost up to $542,000; interim measures such as temporary gym striping are being used while staff pursue funding and community engagement.

Parks Director Tama Williams told the commission that rising local demand has pushed the city to incorporate permanent pickleball courts into several park projects and to expand indoor programming at recreation centers.

Planned investments include 15 new outdoor courts spread across BL Park, Das Park, Combined Park and Big Oak Park and ongoing indoor…

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