Westerly Pickleball Courts Installation: A Westerly Public Works crew started removing the old sand base at the community ice rink site on Monday, April 14, 2025, to prepare for two new pickleball paddle courts donated by the Royce Family Fund. The courts are valued at about $393,000 and will sit on a new concrete pad.
Preparing the rink site for new courts
The ice rink area in Westerly is being changed to support new recreational use. Workers began clearing the sand base so that a concrete pad can be poured. This is the first step needed before installing the two new courts gifted to the town.
The donation was made by the Royce Family Fund. The courts are portable, meaning they can be moved or stored if needed. This flexibility may help the town use the space in more than one way during the year.
Estimated value and future costs
The two new courts are valued at about $393,000. While the donation covers the courts themselves, other costs like setup, daily operation, and upkeep are still unknown. The town is expected to take care of those expenses in the future.
Supporting a growing sport
The project supports the rising interest in pickleball across the country. Once completed, the courts could give local residents a new, fun place to play. It’s part of a larger effort to improve community recreation spaces.
What’s next for the site
The town must still figure out how much it will cost to run and maintain the courts. As work continues, more details about scheduling and public use are expected in the coming months.
News in Brief: Westerly Pickleball Courts Installation
Westerly crews began removing sand from the community rink site on April 14 to install two pickleball courts donated by the Royce Family Fund. The courts are valued at $393,000. The town will likely handle future operating and maintenance costs, which have not yet been determined.
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