LAFAYETTE PARC TO HOST ITS FIRST-EVER PICKLEBALL SPRING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT

Registration open through February 28; event set for March 14

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) Department is inviting the community to take part in its first-ever Pickleball Spring Classic, set for Saturday, March 14, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Comeaux and Dupuis Recreation Centers.

The tournament is open to men and women ages 18 and older and will feature both singles and doubles divisions. Registration fees are $10 for singles and $20 for doubles, and participants must register by February 28.

PARC hopes the Spring Classic will become a new annual tradition, bringing together players of all skill levels while highlighting the growing popularity of pickleball across Lafayette Parish.

“Pickleball continues to gain momentum in our parks and recreation centers, and this tournament is a great opportunity to bring our community together around a fun, active, and welcoming sport,” said Interim PARC Director, Brian McGrath. “We’re excited to launch this as our first Spring Classic and look forward to building it into an annual event.”

Participants can register online at lafayettela.gov/parc or call 337-291-8370 for more information. For updates on this event and other PARC programs, follow the PARC Facebook page.

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