Yorktown Inaugurates Renovated Pickleball Courts

August 5, 2025—Yorktown inaugurated a renovated pickleball facility on Monday at Tom Diana Park at the Granite Knolls Recreation & Sports Complex.

The pickleball facility includes six courts with new, high-quality court surfaces, fresh painting, durable 8-foot-high fencing, and overhead lighting that allows for night games.

“We have reclaimed the ground here so that there will no longer be any cracks,” said parks Superintendent James Martorano, Jr. “We’ve always led the way with pickleball, and we are continuing to lead the way with the best pickleball courts in Westchester County.”

Crucially, the project also incorporated a new drainage system designed to prevent future damage and extend the lifespan of the surfaces, ensuring sustained enjoyment.

“It’s wonderful to see the progression of this park, and it’s wonderful to see the new pickleball courts with all these upgrades,” said Supervisor Ed Lachterman. “This comes down to a bunch of dedicated pickleball players who really helped to not only give advice, but they volunteer, fund raise, help run the courts and make sure that people have their permits.”

Martorano said that the former pickleball courts developed cracks because they sat atop cracked tennis courts that eventually destabilized the pickleball courts. The scope of the renovation work included digging up the damaged tennis courts and laying a stable subsurface for the pickleball courts.

“It might be pickleball, but it’s passion. It’s not only the pickleball community, but how they pay it forward. Kids are playing with their parents, they’re getting off their iPads and they’re getting outside,” said Councilwoman Luciana Haughwout.

Residents must have a permit to use the pickleball courts. The permits are valid from April 1 to November 30.

“I want to congratulate the pickleball community. This is Yorktown offering another recreational opportunity for our constituents,” said Councilman Patrick Murphy.

The pickleball courts are open every day from sunrise to 10 p.m.

“The place looks absolutely beautiful,” said deputy Supervisor Sergio Esposito. “Come on down and enjoy Yorktown because Yorktown is the best place to live.”