City's first pickleball court a real hit in Beresfield sports upgrades

Pickleball player John Morris, netballer Christine Davies, Cr Elizabeth Adamczyk, Newcastle mayor Nuatali Nelmes, netballer Leanne Blackie, Cr Deahnna Richardson, and pickleball player Margaret Smith. Picture by Jonathan Carroll

SPORTS fanatics can try their hand at new pickleball, netball and basketball courts thanks to upgrades at Beresfield.

An unused tennis court has been transformed into Newcastle's first pickleball court as part of the $65,000 upgrades at Allendale Street.