Please share your comments about the planned project to convert both tennis courts to 6 dedicated pickleball courts.

Montgomery Parks is seeking your input regarding the planned project to convert both existing tennis courts at East Norbeck Local Park, to 6 dedicated pickleball courts. The purpose of this project is to expand pickleball opportunities in the county by creating a hub of multiple, dedicated pickleball courts.

In 2021, Montgomery Parks added pickleball striping to both tennis courts in East Norbeck Local Park, located at 3131 Norbeck Rd. Norbeck, MD 20906. Analysis of court use in March and April of this year indicates this is a popular location for pickleball. Demand for pickleball is growing rapidly both nationally and here in Montgomery County. Montgomery Parks has made strides in creating a new inventory of shared pickleball and tennis courts throughout the county, however, the inventory of dedicated pickleball courts remains low. Dedicated pickleball courts offer guaranteed play opportunities for pickleball players, while shared courts do not. Converting tennis courts to pickleball courts is the quickest and most cost-effective way to increase the inventory of dedicated pickleball courts. 

Montgomery Parks aims to complete the project during the summer of 2023. Prior to commencing the project, park planners want to hear from court users and the community. Please complete this brief survey by Friday, June 2, 2023.

For more information, please visit the project page.