Litchfield Area Community - Pickleball Courts

This Give to the Max Day, help make our community park even more welcoming and accessible for all ages. The Litchfield Area Community Foundation is raising $5,000 to complete the addition of two new pickleball courts at South Park, creating more opportunities for people to stay active, connect with friends, and enjoy the outdoors.

The popularity of pickleball continues to grow, and additional courts will help ensure more residents can enjoy this community amenity. Your gift will help finish the project! Make your Give to the Max Day donation today and help build a stronger, healthier community, one court at a time! 

"I have learned over the years that pickleball is not just a simple sport with a plastic ball, a paddle, and a net.  Pickleball is a community of people who enjoy competition, relationship building, and exercise.  I am a 37-year-old male teacher and a volunteer pickleball coach in the community and have always loved staying active and playing sports. Through pickleball, I have gotten to know many people I otherwise wouldn't have met.  Pickleball brings people together from all walks of life.  Not only does it provide a chance to build community, but it also gives people an opportunity to get out of their house, get some fresh air, socialize, exercise, and promote healthy living overall.  That is a win-win situation in my opinion.

Many other people in Litchfield, Minnesota and beyond recognize the many benefits of pickleball, as well.  The influx of people and interest in the game is causing Litchfield to outgrow its current pickleball real estate.  With only four outdoor courts, the demand and resources to play overlap.  Taking time and resources to build more outdoor courts at South Park would be beneficial to many.  Pickleball continues to grow, allowing for more people to join and see the benefits of this sport, as I have.  Without court expansion, I believe the growth of people playing will only be stifled.  This, in turn, will cause many people to lose out on opportunities for community building, socialization, and exercise, which would be less than unfortunate."

-Greyson Pingree