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Residents and conservation groups urge council to reject Magnuson Park pickleball site near restored wetlands
Summary
Multiple residents, birders and conservation groups told the committee they oppose a Parks Department plan to site up to 24–25 outdoor pickleball courts adjacent to Magnuson Park’s restored wetlands, citing noise, lighting, wildlife disturbance and process concerns.
Speakers at the Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee’s public comment period on April 23 urged the council to oppose a Parks Department master‑plan amendment that would allow a large outdoor pickleball facility next to the restored wetlands at Magnuson Park.
Joshua Morris, conservation director of Birds Connect Seattle, told the committee he represents petition signers who oppose building "a massive outdoor pickleball facility adjacent to sensitive wetland habitat at Magnuson Park." Morris added that neighbors living in low‑income housing near the wetlands were not included in advisory planning and are concerned about noise and bright lighting.
Several speakers who identified themselves as Magnuson Park users, birdwatchers and advisory‑committee members asked the council to consider alternatives, including indoor facilities or locations elsewhere in the park. Carol…
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