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Thursday, April 18, 2024
After months of eager anticipation, the Southlake Pickleball Complex has officially swung open its doors, ready for its inaugural serve.
On Tuesday, February 20, city officials came together to mark a historic moment at Bicentennial Park—the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southlake’s much-awaited Pickleball Complex! The nation’s fastest-growing sport has found its home in Southlake, and we are beyond thrilled!
The ribbon-cutting event was held with typical Southlake flair, with City Council leaders, the Southlake Parks Development Corporation, and the Park and Recreation Board assembling to unveil this exciting addition to the community. Mayor John Huffman, City Council Member and SPDC President Randy Williamson, and Park and Recreation Board Chair Magdalena Battles highlighted the significance of this achievement and expressed gratitude to the many individuals who contributed to making this project a reality.
The night concluded with the winners of the Citizen Survey contest having the privilege of being the first residents on the courts. These lucky individuals were the inaugural guests to experience the world-class facility, which boasts eight Pickleball courts, a stunning Championship Court, inviting gathering spaces, and ample shade structures. It was a fantastic event, marking the official launch of this exciting new facility.
A special thank you goes out to the dedicated group of individuals who served on the pickleball task force led by SPDC president and City Council Member Randy Williamson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Former Park and Recreation Board Chair Frances Scharli. This team worked for well over a year with City staff engaging with stakeholders while helping to develop an operations plan and pricing structure that prioritized resident use while also providing excellent opportunities for access by all.
The City of Southlake Pickleball staff has also put in tireless effort over the past few months, implementing best practices, crafting policies, conducting training exercises, and guiding our first guests through the state-of-the-art facility. This dedicated team is now eager to welcome the entire community to the Southlake Pickleball Complex.
The Southlake Pickleball Complex is now open! Head to our website for details on membership, operating hours, open play, court reservations, and more!
The City of Southlake is proud to announce the completion of the North White Chapel Boulevard Project.
Join City Council and City of Southlake employees as they celebrate this major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 11, 8:30 a.m. in front of the south entrance of Carroll High School.
To understand where we are going, let’s take a look back at where we’ve started.
The History
The N. White Chapel Widening Project was originally approved in 2008 as a part of the Southlake 2030 Master Mobility Plan which is an element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The comprehensive plan serves as the framework for future planning, land use, and other assets within the City of Southlake for the next 20 years.
The recommendations within the comprehensive plan are included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which is a five-year plan that includes the replacement or construction of the City’s physical assets, highways, roads, and more.
With N. White Chapel Boulevard being a highly traveled road combined with the City’s goals to improve Southlake’s transportation system, approved funds were allocated toward the expansion.
Construction took place in two phases.
Phase one included the construction of the roundabout at Highland Avenue and the widening of N. White Chapel Boulevard from SH 114 to Highland with a dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Highland Avenue and N. White Chapel Boulevard.
Phase two included expanding the road from a two-lane to a four-lane roadway just south of Highland Avenue starting at Emerald Boulevard.
The road is now complete with new sidewalks, streetlights, medians, screening walls, and new storm and sewer line improvements. A public art piece was also installed at the center of the roundabout.
“This project is a prime example of how we work with our county partners to improve mobility and safety thought the City and region,” Public Works Director Rob Cohen said.
For project updates on Southlake Mobility, follow us on the City’s Facebook page or visit www.ConnectSouthlake.com.