GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A public design meeting will be held on Tuesday June 18th on the proposed pickleball courts at Abercrombie Park on Montague City Road in Greenfield. The Berkshire Design Group will be discussing their design proposal including a six-court pickleball facility, benches, shade structures, bike racks, and trash receptacles. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in the Recreation offices on Sanderson Street.
From the City of Greenfield:
Recreation Hosts Public Design Meeting on Proposed Pickleball Courts
GREENFIELD – On Tuesday, June 18, at 6:00 PM, the Greenfield Recreation Department will host a public design meeting regarding the proposed pickleball courts at Abercrombie Park. The meeting will take place at the Recreation offices on 20 Sanderson Street.
The project’s design team, Berkshire Design Group, Inc., will be present to discuss the proposal. The proposed project would include a six-court pickleball facility in Abercombie Park, which is located on Montague City Road. As proposed, construction would also include site amenities, such as benches, shade structures, bike racks, trash receptacles and other site fixtures.
“Packed with health and social benefits, pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. The pandemic only helped to fuel pickleball’s growth in the area.” says Christy Moore, Recreation Director. “Come share your support to help move this project forward.”
“Pickleball is quickly capturing the spotlight as a new recreational pastime,” said Mayor Virginia “Ginny” Desorgher. “I encourage anyone interested in this project to attend this vital meeting; your input truly makes a difference. I also extend my gratitude to the Greenfield Recreation Department for continuing to make our city a vibrant home for recreation.”
For more information about the proposed pickleball courts meeting, please get in touch with the Recreation Department at (413) 772-1553 or recreation@greenfield-ma.gov