Pickleball enthusiasts are in for a big day tomorrow with the official opening of a new 20-court hub in Cochrane’s Greystone community.
A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 11 a.m. next to the SLS Centre to unveil the state-of-the-art facility. It includes 18 regulation courts and two accessible courts for players with physical disabilities — among the first of their kind in Canada.
Major contributions by the provincial government and Greystone of Cochrane made it possible to complete the $2.2 million-plus project.
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The celebration includes pickleball demonstrations and lessons, along with a sneak peek at upcoming commercial additions to the area, including Calgary Co-op, Jefferson Plaza and Greystone Place.
Harish Consul, CEO of the Ocgrow Group — a major developer in Greystone and creator of the Greystone Place commercial hub — is scheduled to speak at noon.
There’s a free barbecue for the first 400 attendees, along with family entertainment, food trucks, prize giveaways, and open showhomes from noon to 4 p.m.
The event also marks a major milestone with the opening of a regional park.
