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What do you get when you cross badminton, tennis, and ping pong? Pickleball! Try this popular sport now for free at Moor Park. This popular sport is played on a court with a whiffle ball and a hard paddle. The ball typically moves at 1/3 of the average speed of a tennis ball and the court is 1/3 of the total area of a tennis court.
Granada Park is now home to a new playground and pickleball courts. The new playground additions include a climbing wall, sitting and hanging spinners, a balance beam, and swings. The City’s Parks and Recreation department also expanded the park’s open green space, planted trees and flowers, and installed a shelter and picnic tables. The total cost of the project was $55,000.
These renovations were constructed following a survey about park use and requests sent to neighborhood homes in 2011. The new pickleball courts replace the tennis courts previously in that location, which needed replacement and were underutilized. Pickleball is becoming one of the most popular sports in the United States. It is similar to badminton and ping-pong, and played on a court two-thirds the length of a tennis court.
The new pickleball courts are already seeing action with 30 members of the Cottage Grove pickleball club, led by Cathryn Lande, playing the game as often as possible. The group had previously played at the Cottage Grove DPC Community Center, and welcomed the opportunity to compete outdoors. They meet at Granada Park every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 p.m. Play is open and Lande encourages those interested to stop by for a game. Extra paddles are on hand.
Schuster Park is home to tennis courts (painted for pickleball), a playground, and a shelter.
Adult Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball
Pickleball play for intermediate and advanced players is offered Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 1:30-3:30 pm and Friday mornings 9:30 to 11:30 am. Annual memberships are $35.00; Day passes are $4.00.
Beginner/Recreational Pickleball Player League
League for Beginners/Recreational players will be held Monday’s from 1:30-3:30 pm and Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:00-6:00. Annual Membership fee is $35.00/Day Pass is $4.00. Come and try America’s fastest growing sport!
Equipment Rental
The Parks and Recreation office has the following recreation equipment available for rental: Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, Pickleball, Disc Golf, Tennis Rackets, GPS Units and Snowshoes. Equipment, (with the exception of Pickleball and GPS Units), can be rented for two hour time periods. Payment and a current drivers license are required at check-out time. Sorry, cash or check only. Please call 218-692-4271 for more information on rates, check-out duration, etc.
Five Courts Have Been Installed On A Hockey Rink At Peoples Park In 2015. All Level Players Are Welcome To Play. Balls And Paddles are Available To Use At The Court Monday thru Friday from 8:30 A.M To 11:30 A.M. Monday and Thursday 7:00 P.M courts are Lighted. Indoor Play At DLCC If Weather Is Bad. (2-4 Indoor Courts).
O’Leary Park is adjacent to the VFW Ice Hockey Arena and is managed by the Local Parks & Rec Dept. We have an enthusiastic group of players of all ages. Please Join Us! We are happy to Introduce new players to the game. (we play on 2 Indoor Courts In The Winter In Grand Forks, Nd.) Myron Johnson Is Also Willing To Accept Enquiries: 218-773-1791. His Email Is: Myronjohnson@live.co