Lock Haven’s Pickleball Tournament: The City of Lock Haven, in collaboration with Lock Haven Area Pickleball, is set to host a pickleball tournament on Sunday, September 8, beginning at 1 p.m. The event promises to be a dynamic show of local talent, featuring a double elimination format with 16 teams competing for top honors. The tournament will end with the crowning of the champion and awards for the first, second, and third-place teams.
Community Engagement and Park Improvements
Alongside the pickleball tournament, city officials will conduct community engagement efforts aimed at gathering feedback for the planned improvements to Hanna Park. As the park is slated for enhancements, input from residents is crucial for shaping the future of this community space and supporting upcoming grant applications in 2025.
“Hearing from the community helps us build a park that everyone will want to enjoy. It also supports the city’s grant applications and helps us gather funding for construction.” – (City Planner Abbey Roberts)
Hanna Park’s Future Upgrades
Hanna Park is among the final active parks in Lock Haven to receive significant upgrades, following recent improvements at Hoberman, Piper-Harmon, and Hammermill Parks. Roberts expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with the community to revitalize Hanna Park.
“Hanna Park is one of the last active parks to see upgrades and we are excited to work with the community to give it a fresh look.” – (Roberts)
Residents interested in contributing ideas are encouraged to visit Hanna Park during the tournament.
News in Brief: Lock Haven’s Pickleball Tournament
Lock Haven will host a pickleball tournament on September 8, starting at 1 p.m., with 16 teams competing in a double-elimination format. The event will include a basket raffle to support Lock Haven Area Pickleball.
Concurrently, city staff will gather community input on future improvements for Hanna Park, which is set for upgrades. Feedback is crucial for supporting grant applications in 2025. Community members can share their ideas at the event or via an online survey at bit.ly/47aE3Wm.
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