Pickleball Joins New And Improved Courts At Henry Park in Vernon

VERNON, CT — Vernon has expanded its pickleball possibilities.

On Tuesday, Mayor Dan Champagne and the Vernon Town Council were hailing a completed project at Henry Park that not only resurfaced the tennis courts, but added pickleball lines.

The courts were milled and paved last fall. They were painted and lined last week.

Henry Park now features two tennis courts and two pickleball courts. The two pickleball courts are located on one of the
tennis courts. Pickleball players will be able to move a portable net into place when they play.

"We initially planned to replace the basketball court and two tennis courts, but neighbors and pickleball enthusiasts convinced us to add the pickleball courts," Mayor Dan Champagne said. "I hope that our residents enjoy these courts for years to come."

The basketball court had a crack the size of the San Andreas Fault because of its age and it now has been completely resurfaced.

Along with a new surface, the basketball court has new nets and super duper hoops designed for playground wear and tear.

The project was funded through the town's capital budget.