Avera to Develop Pickleball Courts in Southwest Sioux Falls
Avera will develop 12 pickleball courts on its Avera on Louise Health Campus. Upon completion, this complex will be the largest dedicated pickleball facility in South Dakota.
Construction and development of the 12 courts, along with lighting and a restroom facility, will begin in mid-May on land east of the Avera Human Performance Center next to 77th Street. When the $1.5 million project is complete in early August, courts will be open and free to use by the public.
Post-tension concrete slab construction in the courts will provide for longer durability and protect against cracking or settling. A new parking lot will also be developed near the courts for ease of access.
Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It can be played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. Two or four players can play with simple equipment that involves paddles and a plastic ball with holes. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.
Avera also offers a pickleball membership for indoor playing at the Avera Human Performance Center.
“We look forward to the positive impact this will have in our community,” said John Mathison, Avera Vice President of Specialty Clinics. “These courts will allow community members of all ages a chance to get out, have fun and live a healthy lifestyle.”
With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the Avera Human Performance Center serves athletes of all ages and ability levels, promoting overall health and wellness throughout a lifetime. It’s home to sports medicine and performance training, performance nutrition, orthopedic urgent care, physical and occupational therapy and other support programs.
Learn more at Avera.org/sports
