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Pickleball

Outdoor Pickleball –
Dedicated Courts!

Coming Soon To Jupiter Community Park And
Abacoa Community Park
Rendering pickleball courts at ACP Rendering pickleball and tennis courts at JCP
Construction of dedicated pickleball courts with sports
lighting at Jupiter Community Park (JCP) and Abacoa At ACP, the existing north hockey rink will be repurposed hockey rink. Once completed, both facilities will be open
Community Park (ACP) was scheduled to begin on Jan. 8. with five dedicated pickleball courts constructed within the during park operating hours including evening play Monday
to Friday, 8 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8:40 p.m.

The project at JCP will include eight dedicated pickleball
Abacoa Community Garden News courts where the existing three double-lined tennis/pickleball
courts are currently located on the east side of the complex.
The three tennis courts on the west side of the complex will
The Marlberry Evergreen tart black fruits. These are a food also be refurbished as part of the project. The tennis and
source for birds and squirrels. pickleball courts at JCP will remain closed throughout the
The marlberry plant The marlberry’s versatility and duration of the construction project.
(Ardisia escallionioides) attractiveness make it a superb
is a notable evergreen landscape shrub. As a native Florida In The Meantime … Looking
perennial that is native to plant, it is well adapted to the For Alternative Locations For
South and Central Florida. local climate and contributes to
Characterized by its glossy the region’s biodiversity. It should Outdoor Pickleball?
dark green leaves, which not be confused with nonnative
give it an attractive and invasive plants like coral ardisia Dedicated outdoor pickleball courts are currently available
lush appearance, it can and shoebutton ardisia, which are at several locations in the northern Palm Beach County area.
grow up to 18 feet tall if detrimental to local ecosystems. The nearest options include the following:
left untrimmed. However, Overall, the marlberry plant is a Carlin Park, 400 S. S.R. AIA, Jupiter
it’s worth noting that the valuable addition to Florida landscapes, Courts available at no charge first-come, first-served basis
plant is slow-growing, as offering beauty, wildlife support, and a during regular park hours.
indicated by this photograph of the garden’s eight-year-old connection to the region’s native flora. Tequesta Park, 2280 County Line Road., Tequesta
plant, which is just outside the south fence. Garden membership runs from Aug. 1 to July 31. Download For membership, hours, classes go to https://tequesta.
The marlberry plant produces fragrant white flowers. forms at https://www.abacoa.com/abacoa-community-garden recdesk.com/Community/Home.
These flowers not only add beauty to the landscape but also or find one in the outside mailbox at the garden entrance at Palm Beach Gardens Parks & Recreation – Multiple
attract important pollinators, including bees and butterflies. 1022 Community Drive. There is a waiting list for independent Facilities
This makes it a valuable addition to gardens and natural beds but if interested, just check the box. Stop by, especially For more information call the Tennis-Pickleball Center,
areas. After flowering, the marlberry plant produces semi- Saturday morning, and check out our Facebook page. (561) 630-1180 or email TPCinfo@pbgfl.com.