Huntingdon Approves Major Recreation Project, Eyes New Tennis and Pic…

Huntingdon Approves Major Recreation Project, Eyes New Tennis and Pickleball Complex

By Joel Washburn, washburn@mckenziebanner.com • March 24, 2026 • Updated July 12, 2026

From the Mar 24, 2026 e-Edition

Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of Huntingdon Special School District, shows member of the Huntingdon Town Council a rendering of the proposed tennis and pickleball courts. Mayor Chad Edwards and councilpersons Will Atkins, Chad Barnhart, Lori Dillahunty, Kelly Eubanks, Andrew Maddox, and John Sanders approved the grant application.

HUNTINGDON (March 17) — Huntingdon is set to significantly enhance its recreational offerings with the approval of a grant application for a new tennis and pickleball complex. The town council authorized the submission of the 2026 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant, paving the way for six new tennis courts and eight pickleball courts, complete with parking, ADA-compliant walkways, lighting, site furnishings, benches, bleachers, restrooms, and a pavilion.

Keep reading with a subscription

Support local journalism and get unlimited access to all McKenzie Banner stories, sports coverage, and community news.

Subscribe now Sign in

Starting at $4/mo

Cancel anytime