New pickleball courts debut in Freeport; grand opening celebration set

Patty Swartzlander of Saxonburg plays pickleball Tuesday at the new courts in Freeport Community Park.

Jan Anke Huggins of Harrison plays pickleball Tuesday at the new courts in Freeport Community Park.

Six pickleball courts were set up at the former basketball area in Freeport Community Park. One basketball court remains.

Larry Lutz points out the work in progress July 17 at the pickleball area in Freeport Community Park.

Lisa Smith of Saxonburg reaches for the ball during a game of pickleball Tuesday at the new courts in Freeport Community Park.