PALM SPRINGS, CA — Palm Springs will celebrate the opening of a new 22-court pickleball complex at Demuth Park on Wednesday with demonstrations, championship players and activities for the community, the city said.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the complex, located at 4365 E. Mesquite Ave. The National Pickleball League champion Coachella Valley Scorpions will participate in the event.
The new complex adds a dedicated pickleball facility to the city's recreational offerings, providing space for players of different skill levels to participate in the increasingly popular paddle sport.
Mayor Naomi Soto, city council members and other city officials are expected to attend the opening, which will introduce the new facility to residents and pickleball enthusiasts, the city announced on Thursday.
The celebration will include pickleball games, rallies and demonstrations, along with a special exhibition featuring the Coachella Valley Scorpions. Championship players also will offer tips, and attendees can participate in raffles and giveaways. Complimentary refreshments will also be available, the city said.
The courts will open for public play immediately after the ceremony, allowing residents to begin using the facility the same day, the city said.
Parking will be available in the Demuth Park lot near Nueva Vista Drive and Mesquite Avenue. Organizers ask visitors to be considerate of nearby residents when parking in surrounding neighborhoods.
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