Needham Reviews $3 Million Skate Park, Pickleball Court Design
Needham reviews $3 million plan for new skate park and pickleball courts.
Other Committee · Meeting of July 30, 2026
Needham reviews $3 million plan for new skate park and pickleball courts. Landscape architect Cassie Bethany of Weston-Sampson and skate park designer Brad Seidlecki of Pillar Design Studios presented an updated concept to the town's Park and Recreation Commission for a Central Avenue site, including five new pickleball courts, expanded parking and a skate park built above grade to avoid disturbing buried ledge from the property's history as a quarry. A remote attendee identified as Michael Toe pressed for a budget breakdown between the two facilities; a town representative said the project carries a combined "three million total" with no split yet finalized.
Residents raised concerns about parking overflow near Horsford Pond and pushed for more bike- and scooter-friendly features, which Seidlecki said would require reshaping the low-speed, technical layout. The commission expects a final concept by September, with a construction-funding vote at Town Meeting in May 2027.
In the full story:
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report — 2,355 words
Source: the Other Committee meeting of July 30, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Members read the rest of this story and every Needham meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this story
Know someone in Needham who follows town government? Share Townbrief Needham: they can sign up free.