Committee forwards Callahan Pickleball Academy partnership to board; staff to preserve open courts
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Summary
The committee agreed to forward a partnership proposal with Callahan Pickleball Academy for introductory clinics that will reserve up to four courts for limited two‑hour sessions while keeping four courts open for public play.
The committee voted to forward a proposed partnership with Callahan Pickleball Academy to the full board. Parks staff said the program would operate as a partnership (not a private profit‑for‑use lease): the city would promote and process registrations and Callahan instructors would run clinics. Staff proposed limiting the program to a maximum of four courts during each two‑hour clinic, leaving four courts available for open play at all times. John Callahan told the committee his organization runs clinics seven days a week in the region and is willing to coordinate scheduling to avoid interfering with existing reservations and league play. Committee members asked staff to prioritize off‑peak times and avoid conflict with the city’s Wednesday league reservations. Parks staff said most pickleball use is open play, and clinic scheduling would begin with days and times that minimize disruption. The committee voted to forward the proposal to the board; staff will finalize scheduling details and contract language for the board packet.
