Published October 15. 2025 05:21PM
The Kempton Community Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 13 for the addition of an outdoor pickleball court and the addition of four ping pong tables in the center.
Ten local residents were on hand to take part in the ribbon cutting and play pickleball and ping pong.
The additions were added in June allowing residents to enjoy their sports during the summer months.
Residents are invited to use the outdoor facilities such as the children’s playground without any charge.
Residents are encouraged to support the Community Center via a membership fee of $10 for individuals and $25 for a family.
If they would care to support the Community Center and have access to the indoor facilities, the new outdoor pickleball court and the existing tennis courts, there are additional $25 annual fee.
The funds for the additions were provided by a grant from the Berks County Community Foundation’s Albany Township Tomorrow Fund.
Above: Residents of the Kempton area of Berks County, Jean Black, Laurie Lyter, Mark Wyncoll, Karla and Tom Kerr, Tina Talago, Frank Lyter, president of the Kempton Community Center board of directors, Joyce Esser, Dennis Reiss, Cheryl and Steve Eisenhard, took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Kempton Community Center.
Residents of the Kempton area of Berks County, Jean Black, Laurie Lyter, Mark Wyncoll, Karla and Tom Kerr, Tina Talago, Frank Lyter, president of the Kempton Community Center board of directors, Joyce Esser, Dennis Reiss, Cheryl and Steve Eisenhard, are seen in the new indoor pickleball court allowing players to play anytime despite the weather.
Mark Wyncoll and Joyce Esser play ping pong on the newly installed ping pong tables at the Kempton Community Center.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDFrank Lyter and Tina Talago face off against Cheryl and Steve Eisenhard on the newly opened pickleball courts at the Kempton Community Center. More photos on A2.
Left: Cheryl Eisenhard prepares to return a volley during a pickleball match at the Kempton Community Center.
