Thursday, July 14, 2016

City to Hold Grand Opening Event for Pickleball Courts

Edina, Minn., July 7, 2016 – The public is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the pickleball courts at Rosland Park, 4300 W. 66th St. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held there 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 20.

“These are the first dedicated pickleball courts in Edina and I’m very excited,” said Parks & Recreation Director Ann Kattreh. The Parks & Recreation Department previously striped pickleball courts on the Garden Park tennis courts.

“Pickleball is a sport that people of all ages and abilities can play and that’s one of the things that makes it great,” Kattreh said. “It’s definitely an up-and-coming sport and I think it’ll be a fantastic addition to an already prominent park.”

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. The sport shares the dimensions and layout of a badminton court and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications. Construction on the five-court complex, which is located next to the tennis courts at Rosland Park, began in May. The courts were made possible because of a generous donation from cousins Bruce and Paul Mooty who made the donation to honor their fathers, John and Melvin, respectively.

The grand opening event will include remarks from Mayor Jim Hovland, City Manager Scott Neal and Kattreh, as well as a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the ceremony, the courts will be opened up for free play. Seasoned pickleball players will available to assist new players. Racquets and balls will be provided. Refreshments will also be available following the ceremony.

The City will offer a pickleball clinic 10-11 a.m. July 26. Space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to make a reservation soon. Reservations can be made at the Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, or by calling 952-833-9570.

“It’s nice to expand the City’s courts to offer dedicated pickleball courts, since those courts in Garden Park are already so heavily used. And it’s a great location because it’s near the tennis courts and those two sports can sometimes go hand in hand,” said Recreation Supervisor Amanda Clarke. “Pickleball is definitely a growing sport for all ages and we’re so thankful for the Mooty donation.”

For more information about the pickleball courts, contact Recreation Supervisor Donna Tilsner at 952-833-9571 or DTilsner@EdinaMN.gov.

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