Cortez Pickleball Club
Formed in 2022
A Short History of Pickleball in Cortez
Cortez Pickleball got its start in Montezuma County with the opening of the Cortez Recreation Center in 2004. A few years later, the expansive gym was lined to accommodate two pickleball courts with portable nets. In May 2018, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open six concrete outdoor courts with permanent nets in Centennial Park.
The Cortez Pickleball Club (CPC) was founded in August 2022 by a group of pickleball enthusiasts. The club is run entirely by volunteers and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. CPC is held under the auspices of a fiscal agent, which provides administrative and financial support to the club.