Oak Glen Park Pickleball Courts: Residents of Howell, New Jersey, are seeing major park improvements, including the addition of new pickleball courts at Deerwood Park and Oak Glen Park. As pickleball continues to surge in popularity, township officials have prioritized investing in public courts for residents to enjoy.
Pickleball Courts Completed and Under Construction
The Deerwood Park pickleball courts have been open for about a year, while the Oak Glen Park courts are still under construction and expected to be ready for public use once the weather improves.
Matthew Howard, Howell’s Director of Community Development, emphasized the township’s commitment to supporting pickleball’s rising demand.
“We have noticed that pickleball is extremely popular and above all else, we want the township’s parks to be used. Therefore, a commitment and investment in pickleball was an easy choice for the governing body.” – (Matthew Howard)
Additional Park Improvements
Beyond pickleball, Howell has also expanded its basketball courts, including:
- New basketball courts at Deerwood Park and Oak Glen Park.
- Renovated courts at Ramtown Manor Park.
Other renovations included:
- Refurbished hockey rink and pathways at Deerwood Park.
- Refurbished basketball courts at Oak Glen Park.
- Upgrades to Country Meadows Pavilion.
Funding and Future Plans
The total investment for these park upgrades exceeded $700,000, with Oak Glen Park’s renovations costing around $280,000 and the Pavilion project totaling $20,000.
Town officials are also waiting for higher approval and grant funding to begin additional projects, including upgrades to Pride Park’s playground.
“We are constantly keeping an eye on the condition of our parks and the equipment. As some equipment reaches end of life, the governing body is committed to replacing and enhancing where appropriate. [They] feel very strongly about improving and maintaining our open space and parks, so the administration works steadily to do just that.” – (Howard)
News in Brief: Oak Glen Park Pickleball Courts
Howell Township has made significant park improvements, including new pickleball courts at Deerwood Park and Oak Glen Park. The Oak Glen courts are still under construction, while Deerwood’s courts have been open for a year. Additional renovations include basketball courts, a hockey rink, and pavilion upgrades.
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