James Park's new pickleball courts debut

James Park's new pickleball courts debut

Eighth Ward Councilmember Matt Rodgers helped officially open the new pickleball courts at James Park, at 300 Dodge Ave., on Saturday afternoon, thanking the community for its involvement in the four-year process. Fifteen pickleball courts have replaced the park’s six tennis courts, giving residents a new place to get active and connect with neighbors. “It’s a new sport that people can be playing,” Rodgers said. “It’s a different type of sport. …