Pickleball courts coming to Horseshoe Bay’s Martin Park
Pickleball is fast becoming a popular sport. Pictured are enthusiasts Patrick O’Malley and Rebecca Kashdan on Oct. 16 at Lakeside Park in Marble Falls. Staff photo by Connie Swinney
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY
HORSESHOE BAY — A foundation grant has laid the groundwork for Horseshoe Bay officials to install two pickleball courts at Martin Park.
Pickleball is played on a court with a net and paddles, combining aspects of ping pong, tennis, and badminton.
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A donation from the Sam Martin Trust will provide the seed money for the courts.
The grand opening is scheduled for 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the park, located adjacent to Horseshoe Bay City Hall, 1 Community Drive.
In Marble Falls, two avid pickleball players, Patrick “The Slammer” O’Malley and Rebecca “The Dinker” Kashdan — as they call themselves — like to play the game at First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls and the Lakeside Park tennis courts.
They are both looking forward to the new official pickleball venue set to open in Horseshoe Bay.
“It is really growing in popularity,” O’Malley said about the sport.
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I’m interested in learning how to play. Are there set times that people gather to play or do I find someone else who’s willing to play with me? Just show up or do I need to sign up? Follow up details would be great! Thanks!
This is great to hear! the sport of pickleball has been growing steadily and people of all ages have been embracing it. Hope you guys are enjoying the game!