The National Park Service awarded a $390,000.00 Project Grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (Wildlife Division) to construct six new pickleball courts in Hitchcock Park in the city of Mitchell, South Dakota. The project, which has an expected completion date of April 1, 2027, will provide new outdoor recreational infrastructure and improve access to pickleball for the local community. The grant supports the state's efforts to develop and expand public recreation opportunities as part of its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.