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Residents, conservation groups urge council to reject pickleball courts adjacent to Magnuson Park wetland
Summary
Multiple residents and conservation advocates told the committee they oppose a proposed 25‑court outdoor pickleball facility at Magnuson Park because it would abut restored wetlands, generate sustained noise and reduce the park's value as a quiet wildlife and birding destination; commenters asked council to block any amendment to the park master"
During the Parks, Utilities, Technology Committee public comment period on May 14, multiple residents and conservation groups urged the committee to oppose Seattle Parks and Recreation plans to site a 25‑court outdoor pickleball complex adjacent to restored wetlands at Magnuson Park.
Joshua Morris and Tim Bernthal told the committee they oppose plans to place the city's largest outdoor pickleball facility—25 courts covering roughly 80,000 square feet, as described by commenters—directly adjacent to a sensitive restored wetland. Joshua Morris said Parks…
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