It is a beginner-friendly, social sport that accommodates casual, walk-on play. Players use paddles and a plastic whiffle ball. It is played on a shared court with tennis or a dedicated court with a tennis-like net that is 34 inches high. Pickleball is a low-impact sport that is a combination of several classic games – badminton, tennis and table tennis. Montgomery Parks has an estimated 300 tennis courts throughout the park system. There are many tennis courts located nearby including 18 tennis courts at Olney Manor Recreational Park, just a five-minute drive from East Norbeck Local Park, and dozens of other public tennis courts within a three-mile radius. The dedicated hub of six courts can accommodate tournaments.The courts are lighted, there is a nearby picnic shelter, and the courts are ADA accessible.It is accessible by public transportation and has ample parking for people who choose to drive.Its location is far enough away from homes and buffered by the Intercounty Connector and Md.Montgomery Parks currently has more than 75 shared pickleball/tennis courts and only eight dedicated pickleball courts.Įast Norbeck Local Park has been selected as a suitable location for a pickleball hub for multiple reasons including: While Montgomery Parks has a strong inventory of shared pickleball and tennis courts, we need to increase the number of dedicated pickleball courts to accommodate the demand,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. “Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation and here in Montgomery County. The public may submit their feedback on the plan at the online Open Town Hall through Friday, June 2, 2023. ![]() The proposed project aims to expand pickleball opportunities in the county by creating a hub of multiple, dedicated courts for the increasingly popular sport. – Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is seeking public input about plans to convert two tennis courts to six dedicated pickleball courts at East Norbeck Local Park. ![]() The department aims to create a regional pickleball hub to address increasing demand.
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