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City weighs options for Gilchrist Park pickleball: 8 courts in place vs. reconfigured 6‑court design
Summary
Council discussed competing proposals to keep or reconfigure pickleball courts at Gilchrist Park, weighing cost, parking, user types and whether to move courts to an area with larger parking facilities.
Punta Gorda council members and park users discussed whether to leave eight courts in their current location at Gilchrist Park or reconfigure the site into a six‑court layout and possibly relocate courts to an area with larger parking.
Why it matters: Pickleball demand is growing, and the council must balance playing capacity with parking, neighborhood character and cost. Staff said leaving the courts in place would be the least expensive option because existing poles and an…
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