Recreation Director: Donations Sought for Pickleball Courts
Letter to Piedmont Pickleball Enthusiasts:
I am thrilled to report that much progress has been made on potential renovations to the Piedmont Middle School hard court surfaces. The City and the School District have been working together to move this project forward and make it a reality this summer! The project includes re-grading all three spaces, drainage improvements, new asphalt, new poles/nets and new striping that accommodates 6 regulation size pickleball courts with adequate space on sides and ends of each court.
I hope to bring a reimbursement and use agreement to City Council for their review on Monday June 3rd. The total cost of construction will be roughly $60,000 and PUSD will manage the project in its entirety. PUSD will cover the costs of the new poles and netting system as well as construction management. I will be requesting City Council consider reimbursement to PUSD up to $50,000 for this project. It would be wonderful if the Pickleball community could bring forth some private contributions to offset a portion of this $50,000 ask. The use agreement would provide for the Recreation Department to have priority use of the space during non-school hours for formal and informal community use. That translates to plenty of open pickleball time for you all!
I am happy to take donations directly and/or you can organize amongst yourselves to collect contributions and bring them forth as a lump sum to the Council.
Checks can be made out to “City of Piedmont” with PMS Pickleball in the note and mailed or dropped at Piedmont Recreation Department. 358 Hillside Ave. 94611
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.
Thank you for your ongoing enthusiasm and support in bringing Pickleball to Piedmont!
Sara Lillevand, Director of Recreation, City of Piedmont
510-420-3070
