Project Detail
Pickleball Courts at TRC
Pickleball Courts at TRC
- Planning
APPROVAL
- Environmental
DEMOLITION
- Design
CONSTRUCTION
- Construction
PHASE
- Completion
PHASE
Project Overview
The City of Tucker has recognized the popularity and community demand of pickleball over the last several years. Our Parks & Recreation Department strives to provide opportunities for people to participate in many activities and particularly this multi-generational sport. While pickleball is currently played on existing dual-use outdoor tennis courts and indoor basketball courts, there are currently no facilities dedicated exclusively for pickleball play. The Parks & Recreation Department has been seeking a suitable location to build dedicated pickleball courts.
DESCRIPTION:
Construct 12 pickleball courts and add approximately 40 – 50 parking spaces for both the courts and TRC. This will provide adequate space for growth of pickleball events/activities and parking for both these activities and the growing programs at TRC.
OBJECTIVES:
- Create a 12 court pickleball facility for open and scheduled play
- Expand parking for the additional courts and TRC programming
- Improve access to the east side of TRC for proper access to courts and parking
- Improve sanitation disposal area/access
- Create access to the TRC gymnasium entrance from the new facility
- Plan for restrooms and pavilion on site (possible future addition)
- Improve stormwater controls and runoff
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
- October 2022: Council and public presentation
- November 2022: Public input with TRC and Rosenfeld Park
- March 2023: Council approval of TRC design and engineering proposal with Root Design Studios
- April 2023: Presented to Council during the budget process requesting funding
- April 2024: Presented to Council during the budget process requesting additional funding
PROPOSED PROJECT FUNDING.COST ESTIMATE:
- City of Tucker FY 2023 funding ($1.8M) ($1.2M and $600K alternate funding)
- City of Tucker FY 2024 funding ($1.0) (replace $600K alternate funding and $400K for adjustments required by GDOT to the TRC driveway)
- City of Tucker FY 2026 funding request ($735K) (opened bids on Oct 10, low bid is $2,985,000.00 for construction)
- City of Tucker FY 2026 funding request ($149,250.00 contingency (5%), 156,712.50 Construction, Engineering, Inspections (5%)
Project Documents
COMMUNITY MEETING Video
Project Timeline
- Project Initiation – October 2022
- Proposal Signed – March 2023
- Presented to Council for Funding – April 2023
- Rendering Complete – August 2023
- Presented to Council for Additional Funding – April 2024
- Bid Issued – September 2024
- Bid Opening – October 10, 2024
- Community Meeting – November 7 2024
Project Updates
PROJECT STATUS (December 20, 2024):
As a result from the community meeting held at the Tucker Recreation Center on November 7, the Mayor and Council of the City of Tucker have decided to put the current project, as it was presented, on pause to refocus and reassess the need, best location and impact of additional pickleball courts.
Several concerns were raised including:
- Presented location of the empty field beside the Tucker Recreation Center and its proximity to residences
- Noise levels of pickleball play and participants and its proximity to residences
- Traffic impact
- Adequate parking
- Intrusive lighting
- Programming hours of operation
The city continues to be in the due diligence phase of this project. As happens with many projects, when the design comes back and, in this case, three construction bids along with considerable public feedback, it is prudent to take time to consider all that new information and determine what, if any, the path forward might be. Due diligence includes, but isn’t limited to, the impact of implementing citizen requests, consideration of an alternative site, and a broader look at the use of the existing recreation center space. Some of the suggestions necessitate consultation with engineers and other subject matter experts, and that can take time.
In terms of a vote or a decision, there is no deadline or target date. City staff will consult with the experts they need in order to present a thorough update to council and constituents. Per policy direction from the City Council, staff is compiling information to bring to an upcoming Council meeting. At this time, no action is planned on the recent bid.