Project Beacon to Combine Creativity with Squash in the Chicago Community

From Squash Magazine

“We wanted accessibility, we wanted visibility, and we wanted the community.”
With squash set to debut at the LA 2028 Games, the sport is taking active steps to become more visible and more accessible to all.
Project Beacon is an outdoor public squash court whose exterior walls will feature rotating art exhibits, combining sport and creativity in a way never seen before. This initiative integrates a state-of-the-art glass squash court with different art displays, promoting recreation and innovation.
The project aims to accelerate squash’s momentum in the U.S. by showcasing it in public spaces, starting in Chicago. It seeks to make the sport accessible to everyone, and provide programming, coaching, and equipment to reduce barriers to experiencing squash.
Beacon will …
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