According to city officials, public interest and demand were key reasons for the decision. But not everyone is thrilled.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — A Lakewood skate park and tennis court will be replaced by four pickleball courts, the first in city history.
Lakewood Parks and Recreation Director Mary Dodsworth said people have been asking for pickleball courts “for years.”
A state grant will cover half of the estimated $700,000 project at Harry Todd Park in the Tillicum community.
“In order to write grants, you have to show public support. We probably, in a week and a half, we got 50 letters of support
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