Parks Commission Approves Summer Events and Pickleball
PittsfieldApr 21, 20262 min read
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The commission unanimously approved seven park events and two pickleball uses at Benedict Road Courts, while provisionally approving Marketplace Mondays to begin May 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. pending a fuller plan on May 19.
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Residents can expect several approved activities in city parks, including fitness classes, concerts, youth programming, a bike race series, and community celebrations. The commission also approved senior pickleball on two courts Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and approved a private instructor’s court use in exchange for three free community clinics. The Juneteenth Celebration request was postponed to the May meeting.
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Provisionally approved Marketplace Mondays at The Common and Durant Park beginning May 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; organizers must return May 19 with a more concrete plan for full approval.
Approved the Westside Block Party at Riverway Park on May 23, including proposed road closures coordinated with police.
Approved Outdoor Barre Fitness classes at Pontosuc Lake Park from June 7 through September 19.
Approved National Get Outdoors Day at Springside Park on June 14.
Approved Outdoor Yoga at Burbank Park from June 21 through September 20, with one class per month.
Approved the Berkshire Mountain Bike Training Series at Springside Park, with seven planned races and an August 18 rain date.
Approved Live on the Lake at Burbank Park from July 8 through August 20.
Approved Youth Pride at Burbank Park on July 12.
Approved use of two Benedict Road Courts for senior pickleball on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Approved one Benedict Road Court for pickleball instruction, with the instructor providing three free community clinics.
Tabled the Juneteenth Celebration request until the May meeting.
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