Joe Creason Park Pickleball Project: A large group of residents gathered on Tuesday night at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center to share strong concerns about a proposed $65 million tennis and pickleball complex at Joe Creason Park. Many voiced fears about traffic, noise, lost green space, and the project’s impact on the neighborhood and environment.
Project Details Spark Community Outrage
The development, proposed by Kentucky Tennis and Pickleball Center Inc., would take up 25 acres in the park. It would include 36 tennis courts, 18 pickleball courts, a restaurant, a sports medicine clinic, performance areas, offices, and a vision training and virtual reality center.
Neighbors said the plan would change the peaceful nature of the park and surrounding area.
“If anybody wants to be looking at a house over there, knowing this was going up, they would not buy a house in that area. That park is beautiful the way it is.” – (James Crider, neighbor)
Concerns Over Noise, Lights, and Wildlife
Several people were upset about how the project might affect local wildlife and peace in the area.
“I haven’t been near pickleball before, but I hear it’s very loud and disturbing. There would be more lights. It will affect the wildlife around us.” – (Becky Rinehart, neighbor)
Others said the park is too small to host such a large complex.
“This would be a great project in a lot of places in the city, but in this tiny little area of a park, it simply doesn’t fit.” – (Tony Hardin)
Developer Promises to Listen
In response to the pushback, Will Davis, the CEO of Kentucky Tennis and Pickleball Center Inc., said the project is still in early stages.
“This isn’t a final piece whatsoever. This isn’t a final project. We are trying to answer everyone’s questions, that we would want to have public engagement, that we want to hear everyone’s concerns.” – (davis)
What’s Next
The next public meeting about the project will be held at St. Xavier High School on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Organizers say they want feedback from the community before moving forward. Many locals hope their voices will shape what happens next at Joe Creason Park.
News in Brief: Joe Creason Park Pickleball Project
Over 200 residents attended a public meeting on Tuesday to oppose a $65 million tennis and pickleball project at Joe Creason Park. Locals shared concerns about traffic, noise, and nature loss. The next meeting will be Saturday at St. Xavier High School at 8:30 a.m.
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