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After months of construction and budget discussions, Raymond Community Park is taking its first step toward opening, starting with tennis and pickleball courts.
While the official opening is still in process, the park's tennis and pickleball courts are now open, according to a social media post by the town.
The details
Courts are now available on a “first-come, first-served basis,” during daylight hours only, according to the town’s website.
As the park is still under construction in other areas, all fields and the park playground will remain closed for now.
Some context
At an Oct. 14 meeting, Prosper Town Council approved additional funding for the park after previously tabling the decision due to questions about costs and the project’s timeline.
Council member Marcus Ray said previously the project was initially allocated $15 million through the 2020 bond program, and the budget has increased to almost $27 million as the town has added to the park’s plans.
One more thing
Once fully complete, the park will feature:
