Located at the park’s athletic fields, these courts add to the park’s diverse recreational offerings, which already include tennis and baseball facilities. The unveiling event, attended by NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jackie Langsam and Queens Council Member Linda Lee, marks a significant addition to the park’s amenities and reflects the city’s commitment to expanding pickleball access across Queens.
A New Addition to Alley Pond Park’s Amenities
Located at the end of the Alley Pond Main path, these courts now complement the existing tennis courts and baseball fields. Alley Pond Park is home to athletic fields, golf courses, hiking trails, and playgrounds, and today we’re adding pickleball to the list of amenities which make this park so special,” said NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jackie Langsam. She also noted that the popularity of pickleball is rapidly increasing in Queens, and NYC Parks is enthusiastic about accommodating enthusiasts at various courts throughout the borough. By introducing pickleball to the diverse range of activities available at Alley Pond Park, the park aims to provide Queens residents with another opportunity to stay active and enjoy this exciting new sport.
“The popularity of pickleball continues to grow in Queens, and NYC Parks is excited to meet enthusiasts at our many courts around Queens. In adding pickleball to the many options parkgoers have at Alley Pond Park, we’re offering another way for Queens residents to stay active and have fun with this new exciting sport.”
-(Jackie Langsam)
Expanding Pickleball Options Across Queens
This development aligns with NYC Parks’ broader objective of enhancing local greenspaces with exciting new recreational options. Recently, a similarly transformative project was completed at Farm Playground in Fresh Meadows, where an underused handball court was converted into a newly surfaced new pickleball courts.
“Eastern Queens is known for its beautiful parks and green spaces, so I am proud to join NYC Parks in ensuring that our community’s facilities are maintained for all residents,” remarked Queens Council Member Linda Lee. “I know how much the community enjoys tennis and pickleball at our city’s parks, so I look forward to seeing athletes young and old enjoying a state-of-the-art court all summer long. Thank you to NYC Parks and Commissioner [Sue] Donoghue for your partnership.”
Ongoing Developments and Future Plans
The introduction of these new pickleball courts follows the recent completion of the $26 million Alley Pond Environmental Center, which opened in 2023 after nearly two decades of planning and development. In addition, NYC Parks is currently planning a pathway reconstruction project throughout Alley Pond Park to enhance accessibility and further enrich the community’s greenspace.
News in Brief: New Pickleball Courts at Alley Pond Park
Alley Pond Park’s new pickleball courts, completed on July 19, add $28,000 worth of facilities to meet the rising popularity of the sport. Positioned alongside existing tennis courts and baseball fields, the courts were celebrated by local leaders including NYC Parks Queens Borough Commissioner Jackie Langsam and Queens Council Member Linda Lee.
This development aligns with NYC Parks’ goal to enhance local greenspaces and follows recent improvements at other locations like Farm Playground. The addition of these courts also complements the recent $26 million Alley Pond Environmental Center and ongoing accessibility upgrades throughout the park.
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