In 2018 the Lloyd Allen Trust expressed interest in providing funding for a Pickleball Court. With the tennis courts also in need of repair, they also made funds available for a basketball court.

On Saturday the courts will get debuted from 1-4 p.m. for the 1st Annual “Paddle Battle in Forks” Pickleball Tournament sponsored by Quillayute Valley Parks and Rec District. The entry fee is $10 (40 people max). Please preregister 360-460-7424.

Then from 3-5 p.m. There will be a Basketball Court Grand Opening.

Bring the kids to enjoy the new Basketball court, fun drills, and free basketballs grades 3-12, questions call 360-640-2301.

Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island. Three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating the game. Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout the US and Canada. The game is growing internationally as well, with many European and Asian countries adding courts.