Brisbane City Council to deliver new pickleball courts in four locations

Taking account of one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, Brisbane City Council is to deliver  four new dedicated pickleball courts in its metropolitan area.

Advising that the four new pickleball courts would be delivered this financial year to cater for the sport’s growing popularity, City of Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner advised “we’re investing in these new suburban courts to provide more ways for residents of all ages to stay active and healthy.

“Pickleball is a fun and fast-growing sport that is a cross between badminton and tennis with more than 6000 people already playing pickleball across Brisbane.”

The four new pickleball court locations will take the number of courts delivered by the council since 2020 to 14.

New pickleball locations to be delivered in 2023/24:

• Greenways Esplanade Park, 30 Greenways Esplanade, Parkinson

• Enoggera Creek Sport and Recreation Precinct, Newmarket

• Sheriff Park, Habitat Drive, Wakerley

• John Magee Park, Counihan Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks

City of Brisbane Deputy Mayor, Krista Adams said her community were incredibly excited to have brand new pickleball courts in Holland Park West, which were officially opened this week.

She added “this is a sport that can be played be residents of all ages and abilities and having convenient local courts if going to encourage even more people to give pickleball a go.

“Ensuring our residents have free and low-cost opportunities to maintain good health and an active lifestyle will benefit everyone, particularly as more people look for ways to have affordable fun.

“The courts at Joachim Street Park are the first dedicated public pickleball courts in Brisbane and residents can look forward to courts at four new locations being delivered in the next 12 months.

“With new locations coming to Brisbane’s north, south, east and west residents right across Brisbane will be able to give this fast-growing sport a try.”

Distinct from the fast growing sport of padel, pickleball courts do not need to be purpose-built. Padel courts by contrast, with the playing surface, glass and lighting, can cost up to $20,000 while pickleball courts can simply fit on an existing tennis court with new, taped lines.

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