Top Story Community Orland to hop on pickleball craze with 10 courts coming to Doogan Park Jeff Vorva, Times correspondent orrespondent Sep 14, 2023 Sep 14, 2023 0 1 of 3 This pickleball court at Doogan Park will have some company as there will be 10 courts available after the park goes through a facelift. Jeff Vorva, The Times Doogan Park is the latest targeted in a series of major improvement projects in Orland Park. Jeff Vorva, The Times The Doogan Park upgrades, expected to be complete in 2025, will include an improved playground area. Jeff Vorva, The TImes Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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