Pickleball players press Troy parks for courts, lights and amenities as participation grows

Paul Hinkleman, representing the Miami County Pickleball Association, told the City of Troy Board of Park Commissioners on Oct. 7 that membership and daily use have surged and outlined a multi-year wish list of improvements to support continued growth.

The request matters because Hinkleman said the association now counts roughly 380–400 active players and that daily peak usage during summer months often exceeds 100 people, increasing pressure on existing courts and amenities.

"This year was a banner year of numbers of people, especially in the evening," Hinkleman said. He urged the board to delay additional fall work on the courts and focus on spring…