The city will open bids for the proposed courts at Rotary Park on Wednesday, with construction anticipated to be delayed until spring 2026, Parks and Recreation Director Don Miles confirmed to WGIL. The project gained continued traction at Monday’s City Council meeting, where a room full of supporters, some waving rackets, packed the chambers. “Since we are getting late in the construction season, most contractors have projects already lined up for the remainder of the season. Rotary Park was selected for its existing restrooms, ample parking, and central location, offering a practical solution without additional infrastructure costs, unlike other considered sites. Meanwhile, Bateman Park’s highly-utilized pickleball courts, converted from tennis in 2021, show surface cracks but remain playable, with maintenance staff applying occasional crack filling.