Gladstone Pickleball Courts Construction Update: After a successful fundraising effort last fall, Gladstone Area Pickleball’s “Courts of Dreams” project is on the brink of completion. The initiative raised $66,101 through its crowdfunding campaign and secured an additional $50,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Construction commenced in May and is now moving towards the final stages.
Construction Progress
As of Monday, concrete was being poured around the designated pickleball courts. Gladstone Area Pickleball Treasurer Janet Beauvais highlighted the benefits of this stage, noting, “It provides a four-foot walking area that people can actually view the play being done. It also gives us a four-foot area to keep the grass and sand off the actual court surfaces.” The next steps include surface coloring and coating by Sealer King, followed by fencing installation from Delta Fence.
Future Outlook
Beauvais anticipates that the “Courts of Dreams” will become a central hub for pickleball enthusiasts, easing the congestion at the old Downtown Gladstone courts. She noted that excitement is building among the players and expressed hope that the new facility will be ready for use by early fall.
“We have many people now playing on our old courts in Downtown Gladstone, Some days, there are many, many people waiting to play. We have a lot of people that are excited to get on the courts, and hopefully we’ll be playing by early fall.”
-( Janet Beauvais)
Ongoing Needs
While the courts are fully funded, Gladstone Area Pickleball is still seeking donations for ongoing maintenance, benches, equipment, and other amenities. Interested parties can contribute or learn more about the initiative by visiting their website.
News in Brief: Gladstone Pickleball Courts Construction Update
The “Courts of Dreams” project by Gladstone Area Pickleball is nearing completion after a successful fundraising campaign and a $50,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Construction began in May and is now in the final stages, with concrete being poured and surface preparations underway. Janet Beauvais, Treasurer of Gladstone Area Pickleball, highlighted the benefits of the new facility, which aims to alleviate overcrowding at the old Downtown Gladstone courts. Anticipation is high for the facility’s opening by early fall. Donations for maintenance and additional amenities are still being sought.
Also Read: Life Time Fitness Introduce 29 Courts in Atlanta Facility
