Pickleball Courts at Gillette Stadium Complex: Six outdoor pickleball courts will be installed at the Gillette Stadium/Patriot Place complex, replacing the seasonal ice rink in Parking Lot 12B during warmer months. The Kraft Group, which owns the stadium and Patriot Place, plans to begin work as soon as possible.
Seasonal Courts to Replace Ice Rink
The new courts will be located in Lot 12B, where an ice rink has been set up in past years. While the pickleball courts will be permanent, they will be used only seasonally, as the ice rink will return each winter. “The pickleball courts will be permanent but seasonal,” said Catherine Feerick, the town’s director of land use and economic development.
“An ice rink will take their place in the winter months as it does currently.” – (Catherine Feerick)
Project Details and Community Impact
The Kraft Group will oversee grading, landscaping, the installation of barriers, and the creation of a food and beverage area. Plans also include primitive restroom facilities and an accessible parking space within Lot 12B. The Foxboro Planning Board approved minor modifications to the plan, with no concerns about parking availability.
“The Kraft Group will be performing some grading work, installing barriers and landscaping, a food and beverage area and primitive restroom facilities, and an accessible parking space within Lot 12B.” – (Feerick)
“This lot is already used to host an ice rink during winter months, and will not have an impact on football traffic.” – (Feerick)
Pickleball has surged rapidly in popularity, and other nearby communities, including North Attleboro, have also added outdoor courts. Patriot Place has hosted short-term pickleball events in previous years, and these new courts will provide a more permanent space for players.
News in Brief: Pickleball Courts at Gillette Stadium Complex
Gillette Stadium is adding six outdoor pickleball courts in Parking Lot 12B at Patriot Place. The courts, replacing the seasonal ice rink in warmer months, will be installed by The Kraft Group. The town’s planning board approved the project, ensuring no parking issues. Work is set to begin soon.
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