Project Detail

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
  • Positive feedback and strong support to move all pickleball play to TRC
• March 2023:  Council approval of TRC design and engineering proposal with Root Design Studios
  • Over 100 supporters for the TRC Parking and Pickleball Court Construction project
• 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%)