Pickleball Courts at Vollmer Complex: The Town of LaSalle is gathering feedback from residents on a proposal to build permanent pickleball courts at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex. The town has allocated $3 million in its 2025 budget for the project and plans to use up to 10% of that amount to conduct studies and assess community interest.
Plans for Pickleball Courts
Mayor Crystal Meloche emphasized the importance of ensuring community support before proceeding.
“We’ve looked at a lot of options throughout the municipality, but that is kind of our central location for our sports and activities.” – (Meloche)
The proposed facility would include 12 pickleball courts, additional parking, washrooms, and shade structures, creating a well-rounded recreational space for people of all ages. Residents can provide feedback through the online platform PlaceSpeak until Friday, March 27.
“With this build, we would not only see, I believe it’s twelve courts what they’re looking at, but there’d be additional parking and there would also be washrooms and shade structures, so it’s just kind of creating that whole atmosphere for sporting for people of all ages, and that’s what the Vollmer Complex is meant to do.” – (Meloche)
Community Engagement and Future Planning
Meloche encouraged residents to participate in the discussion. “Anybody who doesn’t want to use that platform does have the option of reaching out to members of council and sharing their thoughts, concerns, ideas, anything,” she said.
Last summer, the town converted two of the four tennis courts at Front Road Park into dedicated pickleball courts. Meloche noted the need for long-term planning, particularly with the potential redevelopment of the waterfront.
“Knowing that, eventually, that part of the waterfront is going to be reconstructed,” she said, adding that the town must prepare for possible relocations of existing courts. Town administration will compile public feedback and present a report to the council later this year to determine the project’s next steps.
News in Brief: Pickleball Courts at Vollmer Complex
LaSalle is seeking resident input on a proposed $3 million pickleball court project at the Vollmer Complex. The facility would feature 12 courts, parking, and amenities. Residents can provide feedback online until March 27. The town will review responses and present findings to the council later this year.
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