Two new pickleball courts have opened at Vista Park, next to the playground area at 2051 W. 5000 South, and construction of additional courts is nearing completion at the Taylorsville Senior Center at 4743 S. 1570 West.

Construction has also begun on the pickleball courts being added to a planned park on the 16-acre space next to the two water tanks at the northwest corner of 6200 S. 3200 West.

“Pickleball is here!” said Mayor Kristie Overson, who joined her City Council colleagues at an informal Ribbon Cutting to mark the opening and try out the new courts at Vista Park.

While the landscaping around them is not quite finished, the courts at Vista Park are complete and beautiful, Mayor Overson said at a recent City Council meeting. “This is a nice addition to our parks,” she said, “and I’m really excited for pickleball in our community.”

In all, the city is adding 10 pickleball courts to Taylorsville. Crews began working first on the Senior Center and Vista Park courts, and recently broke ground for the courts at what is presently being called the Tank Park. All 10 courts are expected to be complete by the end of September.

The work is possible thanks to a grant from Salt Lake County’s Tourism, Recreation, Culture & Convention Board and matching funds from the city. Also enjoy playing on the two existing courts in Taylorsville at Millrace Park, 1150 W. 5400 South.