Rotary Club of Kenmore $40,000 project that started in 2023 is now coming to fruition!
Sep. 13, 2024
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Kenmore and Kenmore Rotary
Foundation, the Town of Tonawanda’s Department of Youth, Parks & Recreation (YPR) has
begun installing two new regulation pickleball courts on the front lawn of the Aquatic &
Fitness Center (AFC) on Sheridan Dr. near Delaware Rd. Future development of the space
will also include the installation of a performing arts stage in 2025.
Foundation, the Town of Tonawanda’s Department of Youth, Parks & Recreation (YPR) has
begun installing two new regulation pickleball courts on the front lawn of the Aquatic &
Fitness Center (AFC) on Sheridan Dr. near Delaware Rd. Future development of the space
will also include the installation of a performing arts stage in 2025.
“We are creating a town square setting in this space,” said Town Councilman Carl
Szarek, who chairs the town’s YPR Committee.
Town crews have already outlined the courts which should be ready for play next
spring. When they are completed, the town will have 12 pickleball courts in five locations:
Paddock Park, Senior Center, Mang Park, Lincoln Park, and the AFC.
The gift from the Rotary club coincides with its 100th anniversary of service to the
Ken-Ton Community. “We think a lot of town residents are going to really enjoy the new
courts, “said Kenmore Rotary Foundation Board Member Mike Hettler.
“I am proud and excited that Rotary is funding this project,” added Rotary
President Cathy Piciulo. Donations to the project can be made to the $100 for 100 years
campaign through the Rotary website: www.kenmorerotary.org.