Renovations to former tennis courts include hybrid pickleball at Brosnan building

Updated Monday, July 22 to include a response from district officials regarding court usage.

Hybrid pickleball courts are coming to Laurel Avenue in Northport Village, on the grounds of the school district’s William J. Brosnan building. A hybrid pickleball court has tennis and pickleball lines painted on it so both sports can be played there. 

The courts, on the southwest corner of the property and across from the Northport Library, are currently being renovated. A new fence around the courts’ perimeter has been installed. 

Resurfacing of the existing two tennis courts were part of the 2017-2018 Capital Reserve Authorization approved by Northport-East Northport voters by a vote of 2,197 to 512. The proposition also included replacing the fence. 

“This project, driven by community feedback, will not only provide renovated tennis courts, but also introduce hybrid pickleball courts, offering a unique opportunity for our students and community members to engage in this popular sport,” read a statement from the district. 

“The renovated courts will also benefit our PORT [Program of Resilient Teens] Academy students, who will now have the chance to utilize this space as part of their physical education curriculum. This upgrade is crucial in ensuring the safety of all users, including community members and students, who will utilize this area.”

When asked for clarification about the project’s timeline and if/how community members will be able to access the court, the district offered the following response: “The work began the beginning of July and [we] anticipate the tennis/pickleball courts to be completed by late August. The courts have to sit and cure for a minimum of 20 days prior to applying the top coat. The courts will be available to the public outside of school operating hours.”