Huntingdon Town Council to Consider Contract for Tennis/Pickleball Courts

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon is set to significantly enhance its recreational offerings with the approval of a grant application for a new tennis and pickleball complex. In March, the town council authorized the submission of the 2026 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant, paving the way for six new tennis courts and eight pickleball courts, complete with parking, ADA-compliant walkways, is at a guaranteed maximum cost of $1,893,949 by construction managers Lashlee-Rich of Humboldt. The complex will be located at Huntingdon High School. Currently, the land is owned by the Huntingdon Special School District, but it will be transferred to the city to apply for the grant. 

The project will move forward if the Town of Huntingdon Mayor and Council approves the contract with Lashlee-Rich during its Tuesday, August 25 meeting.

In March, 2026, Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools, a proponent of the project, highlighted that the school system and the Wright Charitable Trust have committed to covering the 75/25 matching funds required by the grant, ensuring no additional financial burden on town taxpayers. The site at the high school is already pre-graded, significantly reducing construction time and cost. Dr. Jonathan Kee emphasized that the courts would be a community venue, open to the public. 

In other business during the August 25 meeting of city officials, a change to zoning regulations is expected to be approved to restrict any future data centers.