(SYLVA, N.C.) — Balsam Mountain Preserve, a premier resort-style private residential community nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains between the charming mountain towns of Sylva and Waynesville, announced today the completion of a new outdoor pickleball facility featuring three regulation courts adjacent to its state-of-the-art Ruby Valley Fitness & Wellness Pavilion and outdoor tennis complex.
Designed and constructed by The Whalen Group, the courts utilize regulation blue and green playing surfaces finished with premium SportMaster acrylic. Additionally, the facility includes a thoughtfully designed seating and viewing area that supports light food and beverage service during community events.
“The addition of this premium pickleball facility perfectly aligns with our vision of offering dynamic, world-class outdoor recreation in an authentic mountain setting,” says Gayle Starke, general manager of Balsam Mountain Preserve. “Pickleball is inherently social and multi-generational, making it a natural fit for the strong sense of community we cultivate here. Playing this fast-growing sport amid the breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at a refreshing 3,500 feet of elevation with delightfully cool summer temperatures, delivers an unmatched, invigorating experience for our members and club guests.”…