Edina Council Approves Moody Family Donation for Pickleball Expansion
The Edina City Council approved a donation from the Moody family to expand and upgrade the Moody Pickleball Courts at Rosland Park, doubling the facility's capacity from five dedicated courts to 10 high-end courts.
The project, funded by Bruce Moody and his siblings Dave and Chuck, along with Paul and Mary Moody, will replace the current setup of five dedicated courts plus four makeshift overlays with 10 fully dedicated courts. Each new court will feature individual fencing and gates to improve safety and gameplay.
Construction will proceed in two phases beginning in 2024, with Batuminous Roadways serving as the contractor. The project aims for completion by early August 2025, according to the meeting discussion.
The expansion honors John and Melvin Moody, who first brought pickleball to Rosland Park in 2015. The Moody family established Edina's first dedicated pickleball courts as a memorial to the two family members who introduced the sport to the community.
Future improvements under consideration include windscreens and shaded seating areas, which would further establish Rosland Park as a regional pickleball destination.
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Approval of Moody Family Donation for Rosland Park Pickle Ball Court Expansion
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The project transforms Rosland Park into a premier pickle ball destination by doubling the number of dedicated courts from 5 to 10, replacing makeshift overlays with high-end fully dedicated courts. Each court will have individual fencing and gates to improve safety and play quality. The donation honors the legacy of John and Melvin Moody, who introduced pickle ball to the family and community. The project accommodates players of all skill levels, from beginners to tournament competitors, and serves as a gathering place for families and friends. Construction will occur in two phases with completion targeted for this season.
It'll be something that even the beginners can enjoy to the tournament type people could enjoy. So many people have just learned to play this game that is a big part of our our family to have this be a place where families and friends can come together and and just have a great time.
And pickle ball is a game you can pick up quickly. So you got grandkids playing now for us and and you get people even older than me uh still playing too. And it's it's just fabulous.
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[Music] Welcome to Agenda Edina, a program summarizing the actions taken at city hall that affect you most. I'm your host, Doroththa Marty. Edina's love affair with pickle ball is about to get a major boost. All thanks to a local family honoring a legacy. Bruce Moody and his family first brought pickle ball to Rosland Park in 2015. Building Edina's very first dedicated courts to remember his father John and uncle Melvin Moody. Now they're going for the putaway. The city council just approved donation from Bruce and his siblings Dave and Chuck and Melvin's children Paul and Mary to expand and upgrade the popular Moody pickle ball courts. The project will take the park from five dedicated courts plus four makeshift overlays to 10 high-end fully dedicated courts. Each will have its own fencing and gates improving safety and play. The work will happen in two phases starting this year with crews from Batuminous Roadways aiming to finish the season. >> It'll be something that even the beginners can enjoy to the tournament type people could enjoy. So many people have just learned to play this game that is a big part of our our family to have this be a place where families and friends can come together and and just have a great time. And pickle ball is a game you can pick up quickly. So you got grandkids playing now for us and and you get people even older than me uh still playing too. And it's it's just fabulous. Future improvements could bring windcreens and shaded seating, all helping make Rosland Park a true pickle ball destination. John and Melvin Moody are gone, but the game they first played on a driveway before a family wedding is building community in their
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