YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – The City of Yuma’s Department of Parks and Recreation cut the ribbon for the new pickleball court. The ceremony took place at 8:00 am on Saturday at the Ray Kroc Sports Complex.

The pickleball court is a direct result of a forum held by the city of Yuma, where citizens expressed their enthusiasm for a public pickleball court.

So the city of Yuma rebuilt an empty tennis court and repurposed it for a pickleball game.

“Now there is a court where they can come out. They can practice, learn new skills, participate in their daily activities. We can come out here. You can learn,” said Chris Morris, deputy mayor of Yuma.

Along with the deputy mayor, city officials attended the ceremony and cut the tape.

The public then roamed the new pickleball courts and played a few rounds of the sport. Later in the day, the city of Yuma hosted a round-robin “Jack and Jill” mixed doubles tournament.

The competition started at 9:30 am.