Something for everyone: Pickleball drawing players from across demographics, filling up local parks

PIERRE WEIL / CHRONICLE PHOTO. Part of pickleball’s appeal is that players range from youth to seniors. “Pickleball really lends itself to different ability levels and skill levels; it’s easier to enter into the sport,” said Kenny Weigandt, community engagement director for Willamalane Parks & Recreation District.

SPRINGFIELD – If you’re driving by Meadow Park in Springfield, chances are you’ll hear local pickleball players thwacking away. Whether you’ve played pickleball or not, it’s impossible to deny the fact that America’s fastest growing sport is here to stay in Lane County.

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“A lot of the pickleball enthusiasts have been very vocal with our board of directors about wanting more pickleball resources throughout the district,” said Kenny Weigandt, community engagement director at Willamalane.…

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