19 Apr Minot Parks Announces New Pickleball Courts
April 19, 2023
For Immediate Release
Minot Parks Announces New Pickleball Courts
Minot, ND– The Minot Park District is excited to announce eight new Pickleball courts coming
to Roosevelt Park. The new Pickleball complex will replace the three current tennis courts at the
park. Construction will begin this spring and is scheduled to be completed in August of 2023.
“Pickleball has really exploded in popularity over the past five years and Minot is no exception to
that.” says Ron Merritt, Executive Director of the Minot Park District. “The Minot Park Board
made the decision in January to move forward with the renovation of the current tennis courts in
Roosevelt Park. We are grateful for the continued partnership with Minot Junior Golf
Association that made this possible.”
The Minot Park District has had an increased demand for more access to Pickleball courts in the
past few years. In 2019 new courts were constructed at Riverside Park. However, pickleball
popularity has grown exponentially in the last four years. In collaboration with a generous
donation from the Minot Junior Golf Association, the construction of the 8-Court Pickleball
Complex was approved by the board in January 2023.
“The Minot pickleball community is excited and grateful for the upcoming Roosevelt Park
renovation project. The Riverside Park pickleball courts have been great, but we have simply
outgrown their capacity due to the game’s local and national popularity.” says Paul Ulrickson a
local pickleball enthusiast. “The Minot Park District board and staff continue to be receptive and
eager partners. The Roosevelt pickleball renovation project satisfies current needs, allows for
future growth and opens doors for tournament and event hosting. The project would not have
been possible without the generosity of the Minot Junior Golf Association. This work can serve
as a blueprint for achieving sustainable, low-overhead projects that promote physical activity,
sociability, and overall community betterment through local partnerships.”
Pickleball is a low-impact, enjoyable racket game that is popular amongst tennis players and
beyond. Its rise in popularity is thanks to its simple rules and inclusive nature. The game itself is
a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.
For more information please contact:
Minot Park District
Madeline Knutson, Multimedia Coordinator
(701)857-4136
madeline.knutson@minotparks.com
www.minotparks.com