Pickleball in Irvington Park’s Upgrade: The renovation project at Irvington Park has successfully concluded, marking a significant upgrade for local tennis and pickleball players. County officials celebrated the completion of these enhancements on Friday, emphasizing the positive impact on recreational opportunities within the community.
Facility Upgrades
The park’s tennis courts have been renovated with a new playing surface, upgraded fencing, and modern netting. A key feature of the renovation is the conversion of one tennis court into two dedicated pickleball courts.
This addition caters to the growing popularity of pickleball, providing a new avenue for residents to engage in the sport. The design and management of these improvements were handled in-house by the Department of Public Works, which ensured that the project proceeded without delays.
Shore Top Construction Corp. of Howell was awarded the publicly bid contract for $438,750 to carry out the construction work, funded by a grant from the American Rescue Program.
“The tennis courts in Irvington Park were updated with a new playing surface, fencing and netting. One of the courts was converted to accommodate two pickleball courts to provide new recreation opportunities for the popular new sport. These improvements were designed in-house by the Department of Public Works staff, which also managed the project to make sure delays were avoided. Shore Top Construction Corp. of Howell was awarded a publicly bid contract for $438,750 to perform the construction work. This was funded with a grant from the American Rescue Program.” – (details about the upgrades)
Community Reactions
The project’s completion was met with applause from New Jersey Senator Renee Burgess and Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, who expressed their support and enthusiasm for the upgrades. The renovations are expected to enhance the recreational experience at Irvington Park, benefiting tennis and pickleball players in the community.
News in Brief: Pickleball in Irvington Park’s Upgrade
Irvington Park’s renovation project has officially wrapped up, bringing exciting updates for local tennis and pickleball enthusiasts. The park now features newly resurfaced tennis courts, upgraded fencing, and netting. Notably, one of the tennis courts has been transformed into two dedicated pickleball courts to meet the sport’s rising popularity.
The project, designed and managed by the Department of Public Works, was executed by Shore Top Construction Corp. of Howell under a $438,750 contract, funded by a grant from the American Rescue Program. The completion of these upgrades was celebrated by New Jersey Senator Renee Burgess and Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, marking a significant enhancement in recreational facilities for the community.
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