(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Friday, Oct. 18, the City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services department held a ribbon-cutting for the completion of a sports improvement project at John Venezia Park.

The project involved the tennis courts at John Venezia Park, with one of the courts turned into four pickleball courts, and the existing pickleball courts were resurfaced. Lighting was also added to the new courts and the existing tennis court.

The City said the project provides increased capacity and safe, lit areas for nighttime play. The construction adds to the park’s amenities, each with a ranch theme to resemble what would be traditionally found on a homestead such as:

“The Homestead:” a large pavilion and picnic area with orchards and a parking lot.

“The Corral:” a universally accessible playground with shade shelters.

“The Watering Hole:” a spray ground (restrooms located in this area).

“The Round Pin:” a small artificial turf field.

“The Range:” three size “A” soccer fields, in-line hockey rink/basketball court, four pickleball courts, plaza overlooking multi-use fields, small playground, restrooms, two parking lots, nearby on-street parking.

“The Pastures:” 3 Reservable Pavilions and two shade shelters, gravel walking loops, and a parking lot.

The park also features the Briargate Trail (along Briargate Parkway), two miles of interior sidewalks, and two acres of Bluegrass.