We are asking Paulding County to expand access to public pickleball courts by evaluating existing tennis courts for conversion into dedicated pickleball facilities.

Pickleball is a fun, social, and accessible sport that brings together residents of different ages and skill levels. It encourages physical activity, community connections, and healthy recreation. As interest in the sport continues to grow, we want Paulding County residents to have more opportunities to play close to home.

Why build everything from scratch when suitable recreational infrastructure may already exist?

Paulding County has existing tennis courts at facilities including Mount Tabor, Burnt Hickory, and Taylor Farms, among others. We ask the County evaluate these locations and other appropriate sites to determine whether selected courts can be converted to accommodate more pickleball players.

Existing courts may already have paved surfaces, fencing, lighting, parking, drainage, and pedestrian access. Where those features are suitable, conversion could avoid some of the costs associated with developing entirely new court facilities.

What we are asking the County to do:

Evaluate existing tennis courts for potential pickleball conversion.
Identify underutilized or suitable courts at Mount Tabor, Burnt Hickory, Taylor Farms, and other county parks.
Publish estimated costs comparing conversion with new construction.
Develop a practical plan to add dedicated public pickleball courts in locations that serve residents throughout Paulding County.
Include cost-effective pickleball expansion in future parks and recreation planning and applicable funding proposals.

Why your signature matters: This petition gives residents an opportunity to show their support for more accessible public pickleball facilities and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

We are not asking the County to approve every conversion without evaluation. We are asking it to consider an affordable, practical option that makes use of existing infrastructure wherever feasible.

Please sign and share this petition. Help us demonstrate that Paulding County residents support expanding pickleball opportunities while making thoughtful use of the recreational facilities and tax dollars we already have.

To the Paulding County Board of Commissioners: Please hear our request, evaluate the options, and work with residents toward adding more public pickleball courts.

Thank you for supporting recreation and community in Paulding County, Georgia!