Miami-Dade Parks to dedicate pickleball courts at Norman and Jean Reach Park

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 10 a.m., Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces will be joined by Miami-Dade County District 13 Commissioner Senator Rene Garcia to dedicate four new pickleball courts at Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7895 NW 176th Street, Hialeah, FL 33015.

"I’m incredibly proud of our Parks Department for consistently ensuring that our green spaces are modernized and able to meet the evolving needs of our community," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "The addition of these pickleball courts is a fantastic enhancement to our park system, providing even more opportunities for residents to enjoy this fast-growing sport and further enriching the overall wellbeing of our residents."

The project consisted of converting one of the park’s tennis courts into four new pickleball courts, introducing the sport to the local community. In addition, the existing tennis courts were resurfaced to enhance the tennis courts and the playing experience for park patrons.

"These four new courts address a growing need, as pickleball continues to gain popularity," said Miami-Dade Commissioner Senator Rene Garcia. "Norman and Jean Reach Park is a hub of activity, and I'm excited that residents in the area now have this fantastic new amenity to enjoy. Maybe I will take up pickleball as part of my healthy-living regimen."

There are 36.5 million pickleball players in the United States according to data released in January 2023 by the Association of Pickleball Professionals. For three consecutive years, pickleball has been ranked the fastest-growing sport in America, with a 158.6 % growth rate between 2020 and 2023. Miami-Dade Parks continues to provide for the growing demand of the sport, as part of the Parks Department’s mission to create outstanding recreational experiences that enhance the community’s quality of life.  

"We're excited to unveil the new pickleball courts at Norman and Jean Reach Park, offering even more outdoor recreation options for Miami-Dade County residents," said Miami-Dade Parks Director Maria Nardi. "These four courts are part of the 76 we’ve introduced across the county, and we’re eager for the community to experience these new amenities, which help enhance the community members’ quality of life through exceptional park facilities and recreational programs."

Miami-Dade Parks also has dedicated pickleball courts at Highland Oaks Park, Tamiami Park, Haulover Park, Ives Estates Tennis Center, Tropical Park, and Water Oaks Park, and multi-use courts for pickleball and tennis at  Colonial Park, Coral Estates Park, Country Club of Miami, Devon Aire Park, Kings Grant Park, Norman & Jean Reach Park, Marva Y. Bannerman Park, JL (Joe) and Enid W. Demps Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Miller Drive Park, Modello Park, North Trail Park, Oak Grove Park, Princetonian Park, Ruben Dario Park, Sgt. Joseph Delaney Park, and Tamiami Park Tennis Center. 

Norman & Jean Reach Park is a 19.33-acre Miami-Dade County Community Park that offers a variety of sports fields and features the Palm Springs North Pool. The park also includes a playground and picnic area, both accessible to the public daily from sunrise to sunset.

About Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces: Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces is among the three largest park systems in the United States, consisting of 290 parks and 40,000+ acres of parks and natural areas, comprised of active, passive parklands and nature preserves. It is one of the most unique and diverse park and recreation systems in the world, focused on placemaking, health and fitness, and conservation and stewardship.

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