Gaukel Park pickleball court project
City of OnawaIowa- Detected
- Sep 16, 2026
- 49 days ago
- Sector
- Parks & Recreation
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From the meeting
Melissa Beermann, Economic Development/Parks Director, updated council on a proposed pickleball court project. One option would replace the Gaukel Park basketball court with a VersaCourt surface backed by a 50-year guarantee; another would partner with West Monona for a painted court on school grounds. A private donor was willing to sponsor the entire Gaukel Park site project, but the council tabled discussion until 10/7/26.
That keeps the project live and makes the funding and site choice the next decision point.
- Meeting date
- September 16, 2026
- Agency
- City of Onawa
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