Spillman Park Pickleball Court Delay: The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors has decided to delay plans for new pickleball courts at Spillman Park in Jeffersonton. The project, which was estimated to cost $414,000 and included a paved parking lot, will not move forward this year due to tight budget limits.
Budget Concerns Delay Project
Stevensburg Supervisor Susan Gugino opened the discussion at Tuesday’s meeting, saying, “We had a very tight FY26 budget.” She explained that funding could become available once revenue begins flowing from approved data centers over the next few years.
Location Debate
Jefferson District Supervisor Brad Rosenberger disagreed with the proposed site for the courts. He noted that adding courts there would mean losing a multi-purpose field that is heavily used for soccer. “You’re losing the multi-purpose field—they fill it up playing soccer,” Rosenberger said. He supported postponing the project until the next budget cycle, calling that approach fiscally responsible.
Next Steps
Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Hardy told the board he would present options for other possible locations at Spillman Park during the next budget planning process.
News in Brief: Spillman Park Pickleball Court Delay
Plans for new pickleball courts at Spillman Park in Jeffersonton were put on hold by the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors. Officials cited budget concerns and disagreements over location. The project, estimated at $414,000, could be revisited in the next budget cycle after data center revenue increases.
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