Rotary Park Pickleball Courts Expansion: The Galesburg City Council has approved building eight pickleball courts at Rotary Park. The decision came Monday night during a meeting that lasted nearly three hours. The project will cost $547,618 and will move forward without lighting to reduce expenses and respond to concerns from residents.
Council Vote and Details
The original plan included six courts, but the number was increased to eight. Lighting was removed from the project to lower costs and ease worries about neighborhood impact.
The final vote was 5-1-1. Sixth Ward Alderman Greg Saul voted against the project, while Sixth Ward Alderman Dwight White chose to abstain.
Significance for the Community
The new pickleball courts are expected to expand recreational opportunities at Rotary Park. With the sport’s rising popularity, the project will provide more space for residents to play and could draw more people to the park.
News in Brief: Rotary Park Pickleball Courts Expansion
The Galesburg City Council approved $547,618 for eight new pickleball courts at Rotary Park. The vote was 5-1-1, with Greg Saul voting no and Dwight White abstaining. Lighting was removed from the plan to save costs and address community concerns. The project expands recreational opportunities.
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