Celebrate New Pickleball Court at Scenic Park

Join us to celebrate the new pickleball court at Scenic Park!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Scenic Park – 7305 Hennings Way

Parking on 36th Avenue and Hennings Way

4:30 pm               Ribbon Cutting with Dignitaries

5 pm to 7 pm     Pickleball demo game by 4.0 players, followed by pickleball intro instructions, music, and food from Spudz AK

Thank you to the generous donors and volunteers for this project:

1. Laurie Ford and Scenic Park Challenge Grant Volunteers
2. Midnight Sun Pickleball
3. Anchorage Park Foundation Challenge Grant with funding from Rasmuson Foundation
4. Anchorage Parks and Recreation

Pickleball is making waves as the fastest-growing sport in the United States, and its popularity is growing in Anchorage, thanks to Midnight Sun Pickleball Club, the Anchorage Pickleball Club, and AK Northern Lights Pickleball Club. Often described as a blend of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, the game is played on a smaller court, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of individuals.

In a collaborative effort, neighborhood volunteer Laurie Ford led this effort to improve trail access to Scenic Park and turn one of Scenic Park’s underutilized tennis courts into a dual-purpose tennis/pickleball court while preserving another exclusively for tennis enthusiasts. It’s great to see volunteers leading classes for the community, promoting physical fitness, and ensuring that this exciting new sport thrives.

The APF Challenge Grant Award of $7,500 leveraged $5,020 cash match and $5,200 in volunteer hours. Many thanks to Laurie and all the volunteers who helped make this happen!