Town of Chapel Hill Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, March 30th. He discussed a pilot program creating dual-purpose pickleball and tennis courts leading the town to add multiple new options for pickleballers. He also discussed recent upgrades at Cedar Falls Park, The Year of the Trail, and spring and summer programs offered by Parks and Rec.
Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.
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