Join us for two upcoming Public Information Centres about the future of Tennis and Pickleball in Newmarket
NEWMARKET, Ontario, January 19, 2023 – The Town of Newmarket is hosting two upcoming Public Information Centres (PIC) to share advancements and gather community feedback for a new tennis facility and clubhouse and the future of pickleball in Newmarket. See more details below.
Public Information Centre: New Tennis Facility and Clubhouse
Stop by in-person to this public meeting to learn more about the new tennis facility and clubhouse. At this meeting residents will get to see renderings of the new facility and clubhouse and provide their feedback.
Residents can also visit the engagement project page after the meeting to provide their feedback afterwards.
When: Monday, January 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A formal presentation will start at 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
Who:
Presentation by Colin Service, Director of Recreation & Culture
Newmarket residents
Newmarket Tennis Club Members
Mayor and members of Newmarket Council
Learn more: heynewmarket.ca/tennis
Public Information Centre: The Future of Pickleball
Stop by this in-person public meeting to see what Newmarket has planned for the sport of pickleball. Residents will have an opportunity to provide their feedback on what they’d like to see for the sport.
Residents can also visit the pickleball engagement project page after the meeting to provide their feedback afterwards.
When: Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A formal presentation will start at 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers at the Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
Who:
Presentation by Colin Service, Director of Recreation & Culture
Newmarket residents
Newmarket Pickleball members
Mayor and members of Newmarket Council
Learn more: heynewmarket.ca/pickleball
Background:
The Town currently has 21 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts.
Over the past few years, there has been a significant growth in the sports of tennis and pickleball. This growth, coupled with the goals set out in the Town’s Recreation Playbook have prompted the two public engagement sessions to ensure the Town can continue to support its tennis and pickleball community.
In addition, last year, the Town announced that as part of a Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement with Shining Hill Developments, a new tennis facility and clubhouse will be constructed on Bennington Road. This project is well underway, and the Town is excited to present the facility renderings to the community as well as gather feedback.
Feedback gathered from both Public Information Centres will help the Town formulate seasonal operating models and strategies in order to support pickleball and tennis players in Newmarket. A report to Council is expected to be completed with information gathered from both PIC’s in March 2023.
Residents who cannot attend the PICs are encouraged to visit the online engagement webpages to provide their input; available until February 17, 2023. Information from both meetings will be uploaded onto the engagement sites afterwards.
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Media Contact:
Corporate Communications, Town of Newmarket
Phone: 905-953-5300 ext. 2040
Email: corporatecommunications@newmarket.ca