WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks expands pickleball opportunities with the creation of six more dedicated pickleball courts at East Norbeck Local Park, A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6–8 p.m., to highlight the new courts and welcome night-time play under the lights. A free Joola racquet will be raffled at the event.
“East Norbeck Local Park is the perfect location for our newest pickleball destination hub,” said Chuck Kines, park planner for Montgomery Parks. “There is ample parking, and the courts already have excellent lighting. The demand for pickleball continues to grow and the project at East Norbeck is one of several we have recently completed or have in the works. With the completion of the six courts at East Norbeck Local Park, Montgomery Parks now has 18 dedicated pickleball courts, plus over 50 shared tennis/pickleball courts. Residents who previously had been playing tennis at East Norbeck can find 19 tennis courts just five minutes away at Olney Manor Recreational Park.”
Details for pickleball ribbon-cutting celebration
WHAT: New Pickleball Courts Ribbon-Cutting, followed by play under the lights.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 6–8 p.m. (Rain date: November 14, 2024)
WHERE: East Norbeck Local Park, 3131 Norbeck Road, Silver Spring
Other recent and upcoming pickleball-related improvements include:
- Sundown Local Park, Ednor Local Park, Meadowood Local Park— Upgraded lighting.
- Columbia Local Park— Four new dedicated pickleball courts and one new tennis court with pickleball striping.
- Owens Local Park— Pickleball striping added to two tennis courts.
- Meadowbrook Local Park— All four tennis courts renovated, two with pickleball striping. Plus, upgraded lighting. Estimated completion in spring 2025.
- Rubini Athletic Complex, Wheaton Regional Park— Converting two tennis courts into six dedicated pickleball courts and upgraded lighting. Also includes renovation/ improvement of parking lots. Estimated completion in spring 2026.
- Greenwood Local Park— Three new dedicated pickleball courts are planned during park renovation. Estimated completion fall 2025.
To learn more about pickleball in Montgomery Parks, please visit our webpage.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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