Tag: pickleball

Tennis, pickleball at Wheeler, goodbye Sheriff Cottage

Views of the new pickleball and tennis courts at Wheeler Road Community Park. Lee County is resurfacing old tennis courts, and adding a pickleball area. The courts are public, and available to...

Wheeler pickleball and tennis complex nears completion

Surface preparation continues at the Wheeler Road Community Park, where construction for new tennis and pickleball courts is nearing completion. “Everything is on track for May completion,”...

Tennis and pickleball progress

November 26, 2025
Staff Report
News, Sports & Outdoors

Work continues on the Wheeler Road tennis and pickleball complex. The additions include new pickleball courts at the south end of the park, as well as the resurfacing of the tennis area....

Tennis and pickleball game plans for Wheeler Road

An aerial view of the Wheeler Road recreation area. The old tennis courts have been removed at left of the parking area. The traffic circle will be the site of pickleball. The parking area for...

County approves Wheeler improvements, including tennis, pickleball, restrooms

Facilities staff found budget savings On Tuesday, June 3, the Lee Board of County Commissioners approved projects to renovate the Wheeler Road Community Park, as well as the Lavender’s Landing...

County plans $1.7 million tennis, pickleball facility

On the agenda for the next Lee County Commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3 is the item to approve the contract to renovate Wheeler Road Community Park. Item Number 19 on...

New Wheeler Road tennis & pickleball design released

Lee County Parks & Recreation has developed concept plans for changes and additions to Wheeler Road Community Park, including pickleball courts, and is asking for public comment. Mack A....

Friends of Tennis Committee report next volleys

BY CAM WATTS, NANCY LECKERLING, JON LECKERLING AND MARK HORAN Since the last reporting in the February 2, 2024 Boca Beacon, the Friends of Tennis Committee, led by Cam Watts, Nancy and Jon...

Love-ly net gain for tennis boosters in pickleball debate

After several weeks of meetings and planning, Lee County Commissioner Kevin Ruane, on behalf of the county, met with several island tennis advocates, agreeing to keep the two tennis courts on...

Locals volley for tennis court, debate pickleball placement

On the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 30, pickleball and tennis players gathered at the Wheeler Road tennis course to discuss the future of the space. The lively meeting, which was organized by...