Council and the Town Manager discussed additional amenities at the Town Park, with O’Daniel noting that staff are exploring the feasibility and location of adding a pickleball court adjacent to the existing basketball goal. The Mayor expressed a desire to add “one or two usable activities” at the park rather than a single large new feature, and subsequent budget talks referenced the park as fully open for the summer season but still a focus for ongoing improvements. The pickleball concept is in early feasibility review with no design or contractor selected, making this an emerging small capital opportunity. Sports surfacing vendors, court designers, and recreation contractors can engage with layout options, surfacing choices, and noise and lighting considerations to help the Town refine its concept and costs before it moves into detailed design or seeks quotes.

Park improvements are being considered alongside other capital projects; pickleball interest reflect...