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Debate Over Pickleball Courts at James E. Rogers Park Cites Traffic and Noise Concerns
Summary
Residents requested pickleball courts in the FEMA-funded James E. Rogers Park redesign, but staff recommended omitting them citing noise, crowds and limited parking; commissioners urged more resident input because flood-mitigation work is also part of the project.
The commission discussed final design options for a FEMA-funded renovation of James E. Rogers Park, where staff presented two design alternatives: one that includes basketball and pickleball courts, playground equipment and stormwater improvements, and another that omits pickleball courts.
Staff recommended the option without pickleball courts because of anticipated noise, increased crowds and parking spillover onto neighboring streets. "It is against staff's recommendation to put…
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