Lewisburg Pickleball Courts Community Project: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the newly built basketball and pickleball courts in Community Park. Lewisburg Municipal Manager Jeff Sewert said the courts were made possible through collaboration between the village, Harrison Township, and local contractors, with funding from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.
Planning and Collaboration
Jeff Sewert said the village applied for a state grant in 2024 for the courts, playground equipment, and fencing, but did not receive funding
. “With that said, we went to work with our council liaison to the park board Ted Thies on what our first priority would be out of those three,”(Jeff Sewert).
The village and board agreed the basketball and pickleball courts were the top priority.
Sewert credited Thies and Clint Baughman, who he called the “park ranger” for his dedication, for leading the project. Harrison Township trustees also joined the effort.
“Brady said we need to work together with the village, so let’s build the pickleball courts and the basketball court together,”(Jeff Sewert)
referring to Harrison Township Trustee President Brady Creech.
Contractors and Construction
Two local contractors helped complete the project. Steve Booso, owner of Booso Concrete in Lewisburg, supplied the cement and donated labor for the pad. Eagle Fence, owned by Kyle Clevenger, installed the fencing.
“Whenever we need some fencing, emergency repair, new fencing, whatever, the man to go to is Kyle Clevenger,”(Jeff Sewert).
Several local businesses also supported the project.
Costs and Community Support
The project cost approximately $100,000, funded by both the village and Harrison Township through ARPA dollars. Sewert thanked the park board, Mayor Dennis Roberts, and council for making the courts possible.
“The basketball court and pickleball courts are another great amenity to our park,” (Dennis Roberts).
Ted Thies praised the contractors’ work.
“You did a heck of a job, not only on the pad, but getting rid of the dirt and finding a place for it,”.
Thies also encouraged more community projects.
“We need more ideas for projects and new people to get involved so we have some new projects to work on,”(Ted Thies).
News in Brief: Lewisburg Pickleball Courts Community Project
Lewisburg and Harrison Township opened new basketball and pickleball courts at Community Park. Local contractors Steve Booso and Kyle Clevenger helped complete the $100,000 project with ARPA funding. Community leaders praised the teamwork and encouraged more local projects to enhance parks and recreational spaces.
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