Credit: Montgomery County Community College.
Montgomery County Community College has announced that the tennis courts on the College’s Blue Bell Campus have recently been refurbished and are ready for use.
Officials from Whitpain Township and Montgomery County Community College recently gathered to celebrate the ceremonial grand opening located near the Health Sciences Center (Cathcart Road entrance).
A partnership between the two entities allows Whitpain Township’s tennis programs to have priority use of four of the eight courts, while providing students, employees, and the community full access to upgraded tennis facilities, including pickleball courts.
“The College and Township have built a strong relationship over the years,” said Whitpain Township Board Chair Scott Badami. “The tennis court project and the Annual Whitpain Community Festival are two examples of our mutually beneficial relationship.”
“We deeply value the longstanding partnership with Whitpain Township,” said Dr. Vicki Bastecki-Perez, President of Montgomery County Community College. “This collaboration expands recreational opportunities and broadens access to wellness-focused activities for our students, employees, and the greater community.”
The total cost of the project was approximately $147,000 and was fully funded by Whitpain Township. Relocating tennis operations to the College’s campus allowed the Township to begin construction on dedicated pickleball courts on the former tennis court site at Wentz Run Park. The new pickleball courts are expected to open in mid-September.
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For more than 60 years, Montgomery County Community College has been transforming lives and communities to meet the evolving educational needs of Montgomery County. The College’s comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as customized workforce training and certifications. Students enjoy the flexibility of learning at the College’s thriving campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown and online.
As a recipient of the Achieving the Dream Leah Meyer Austin Alumni Award, MCCC is nationally recognized for its efforts to remove barriers to access, improve learning outcomes, and increase completion for all students. The College also is honored nationally for its commitment to mental health and well-being, its designation as a Military Friendly Top 10 School for student veterans and spouses, and its strong focus on student civic engagement. For nine years, MCCC has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for its commitment to diversity through inclusive learning and work environments, student and staff recruitment and retention practices, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.mc3.edu.
