Tyler looks to open pickleball courts at their facilities as part of new master plan
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In alignment with the master plan, construction on Stewart Park is currently underway. The new park will act as a trailhead for phase two of Legacy Trails. Additionally, renovations at Winter Park are currently in progress and are expected to be done before the end of this fiscal year.
The City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department looks to update their plan periodically to keep the public up-to-date and as a way to comply with new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulations. In order to update the department, the city requested feedback from residents on what they want from their parks for the next five to 10 years.
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In order to receive that feedback, a public survey was conducted from September through December of last year. Along with the survey, two public meetings were held to discuss the future of the city's park system and to reevaluate priorities listed in the master plan.
'The feedback from the survey also highlighted the community's interest in additional athletic fields and pickleball courts,' said Leanne Robinette, Tyler's Director of Parks and Recreation. 'As one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, we anticipate adding pickleball courts once we determine the most suitable locations.'
In order to meet the requirements of Texas Parks and Wildlife, any changes to the main plan must be supported by additional public input and must be adopted through a new resolution similar to the one Tyler City Council approved on Wednesday.
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