After extensive renovations and improvements, the Columbia County Racquet Center will reopen on Monday, March 31.
The center features a “full array of courts and amenities, providing a fresh, upgraded experience for residents and visitors alike,” according to a news release from Columbia County.
Improvements include the addition of 10 new pickleball courts, new park entrance signs and the reconfiguration of parking lots. Other work addressed damage caused by Hurricane Helene such as a new roof on the clubhouse; fencing repairs on most courts throughout the complex; sidewalk repairs caused by uprooted trees; tennis court light repairs from storm damage; new windscreens for courts;
clay tennis court repairs and deck repairs in the clubhouse area.
“We are thrilled to reopen the Columbia County Racquet Center with such exciting
improvements,” said Wes Horton, Parks Operations Manager. “The new pickleball courts and
facility upgrades will provide our community with first-class amenities, and we are proud to
offer a space for recreation, fitness, and fun.”
The newly added pickleball complex will operate as a membership-based facility, just like the
rest of the Columbia County Racquet Center. Columbia County residents can enjoy free
membership to the pickleball complex, while non-residents will be required to pay a
membership fee of $500 per person per year.
To access and reserve pickleball courts, individuals must first become members by signing up
with staff in the clubhouse. Once registered, members will be able to reserve pickleball courts
up to seven days in advance through the online reservation system. Non-members will not have access to the online reservation system until they’ve officially signed up at the clubhouse.
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