New Pickleball Courts NOW OPEN at Quiet Cove Riverfront Park!

New Pickleball Courts NOW OPEN
at Quiet Cove Riverfront Park

Dutchess County Parks has added four new Pickleball Courts to the amenities at Quiet Cove Riverfront Park in the Town of Poughkeepsie! Novices and enthusiasts alike are invited to come play this fun, accessible sport that is rapidly growing in popularity across the nation. The courts are available daily for public use during park hours.

Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O'Neil joined fans, residents, and local elected officials to celebrate the new courts with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a few friendly games earlier today. He was joined by Dutchess County Public Works Deputy Commissioner David Whalen and several members of the Dutchess County Parks Team. Linda Cooper, Regional Director with New York State Parks, was on hand for the celebration as Quiet Cove is a collaborative partnership between New York State and Dutchess County — the County has leased and maintained the property as a public park for more than 20 years.

Dutchess County Parks is now an official member of USA Pickleball Association (USAPA). USAPA volunteer ambassador, Jayne McLaughlin, spoke about the increasing popularity of the sport for people of all ages, with young people being the fastest growing demographic. Pickleball is easy to learn, inexpensive and very social.

The four new pickleball courts and adjacent parking lot were constructed on the upper portion of the park, near the entrance off Route 9. The courts include an adaptive court, with wider margins to allow for greater maneuverability for players using wheelchairs. An adjacent gazebo is available for spectators to enjoy the games in shaded comfort alongside waiting players who can wait “in line” thanks to the first-come, first-served paddle place holder installed near the courts.

County Executive O'Neil noted the County's Office for the Aging will be working to create clinics and lessons for seniors to learn the sport. Dutchess County Parks will also work in coordination with USAPA for youth opportunities and future tournaments. 

We hope you'll give this fun sport a try!