Spokane’s Pickleball Future: Excitement is brewing for pickleball enthusiasts in Spokane as the city moves closer to expanding its pickleball facilities and increasing the sport’s visibility. The Spokane Park Board is set to discuss a significant new agreement with the Spokane Pickleball Club at its upcoming monthly meeting. This memorandum of understanding is assured to establish a robust partnership aimed at growing pickleball throughout the city’s park system.
Expanding Court Access and Services
The agreement proposes a collaborative approach where the Park Board and the Pickleball Club will work together on organizing events and activities. Currently, Spokane Parks offers a “lower than average level of service for pickleball,” according to the memorandum. To address this, the Spokane Pickleball Club will have the ability to reserve courts for lessons, clinics, and other organized play, while also ensuring these courts remain accessible to the public.
However, the club will be restricted from charging for regular court reservations or play, except for special events that require a permit. Revenue generated from these special events will be reinvested into improving the sport’s infrastructure.
Commitment to Funding and Infrastructure
In return, the Spokane Pickleball Club is committed to utilizing its resources—membership dues, tournament fees, and fundraising efforts—to support various aspects of court maintenance. This includes purchasing essential equipment like nets, resurfacing existing courts, and constructing new ones. The club also has ambitious plans to secure funding for a major project: a regional pickleball facility at Franklin Park. This proposed facility would feature up to 20 courts, complete with lighting, a roof, and spectator seating, marking a significant step forward for pickleball in the region.
News in Brief: Spokane’s Pickleball Future
The Spokane Park Board is set to review a new agreement with the Spokane Pickleball Club aimed at boosting pickleball facilities and visibility across city parks. The proposed memorandum of understanding will see the two entities collaborate on events and activities to enhance the sport’s presence in Spokane.
The agreement allows the club to reserve courts for lessons and organized play while keeping them open to the public. The club will not charge for regular use but can host special events with permits, using the proceeds for court improvements. Additionally, the club plans to fundraise for a regional facility at Franklin Park, featuring up to 20 courts, lighting, and spectator amenities.
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