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Thomas Johnson Park pickleball players ask city for picnic tables, squeegees and painted lines
Summary
Councilmember Parker presented small requests from the Thomas Johnson Park pickleball community — relocation of picnic tables, court squeegees to remove standing water and repainting dominant pickleball lines and addressing existing cracks.
Councilmember Parker told the Recreation Committee on March 24 that Thomas Johnson Park in her district has become a highly active pickleball site and relayed several community requests.
Parker described the site as a "really great large pickleball community" with players ranging in age from 5 to 90 and said the court draws players from around the area. She relayed three specific requests from residents: relocate one or two larger picnic tables closer to the courts, provide a court squeegee to remove standing water after rain, and repaint dominant pickleball court lines and address some surface cracks listed on the maintenance sheet.
Staff response: Parks staff acknowledged that the resurfacing/repair items were already on the maintenance list and agreed to coordinate with the contractor to assess crack repairs and line repainting. On movable items such as picnic tables and providing squeegees for court maintenance, staff said they would evaluate feasibility and follow up.
Why it matters: The requests are operational and low-cost changes intended to support high daily use by a growing pickleball community. Staff noted that preserving court surface quality and addressing standing water are standard maintenance items that help keep facilities playable.
Ending: Staff will coordinate with the contractor on crack repairs and line painting and follow up on movable furniture and court squeegee needs.
