- New pickleball courts are now open in Valdosta.
- The courts, restrooms, a picnic pavilion, and nearly 60 paved parking spots can be found on the North Oak Street side of McKey Park.
- Read the city news release below to see how you can play.
CITY NEWS RELEASE:
The City of Valdosta and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority celebrated the grand opening of new pickleball courts at McKey Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday morning.
The project, which broke ground in March 2023, is a City of Valdosta SPLOST initiative. The new pickleball center features 12 dedicated pickleball courts, restrooms, a picnic pavilion, and nearly 60 paved parking spots on the North Oak Street side of McKey Park. The courts are also equipped with lights funded by VLPRA.
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Mayor Scott James Matheson shared uplifting remarks, stating, “Congratulations to the entire pickleball community on the completion of these wonderful new courts. I am incredibly proud of the City's contribution to this project. These courts are a fantastic addition to McKey Park and will provide a vibrant space for residents to engage in healthy, recreational activities.”
“The pickleball complex went from dream to reality at remarkable speed and is a wonderful addition to McKey Park,” says VLPRA Executive Director George Page. “We are grateful to the City of Valdosta for funding this project and know it will be a source of daily fun and activity for our residents as well as a first-class facility to host tournaments and increase our sports tourism footprint.”
The new courts are expected to serve as a hub for local players and tournaments, fostering community engagement and encouraging physical activity.
The new pickleball courts will be operated and maintained by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority (VLPRA). For more information, contact VLPRA at 229-259-3507.