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Pickleball demand strains Bay Oaks site; board seeks temporary restrooms and court realignment
Summary
Players have been filling temporary courts and advisory board members urged the town to add courts, fix spacing and supply temporary portable toilets so users are not forced off‑island during high demand periods.
Advisory board members urged the town to accelerate completion of additional pickleball courts, improve court spacing and provide temporary restroom access for players at the Bay Oaks complex.
Board members said peak days see 25–35 players using the temporary back‑lot pickleball courts; some players drive off‑island after play to run errands because restroom access near the courts is limited or locked. A board member asked whether the town could place a temporary portable toilet while permanent restrooms remain locked on weekends.
Board members also reported layout problems on the courts installed to the west of the site: courts are too close together in the existing layout and need to be shifted a few feet to allow normal serves and play. The temporary tape lines used to create some courts failed after rain, and a low‑cost option — painting color‑coded lines or installing black tape that endures better — was discussed.
Board members said local businesses and resorts view pickleball as a visitor draw; one member noted resorts advertise pickleball as a destination amenity and that improved facilities could support local restaurants and hotels by keeping players on‑island after games.
Staff said they have installed new nets and posts and will work with field crews to realign courts where practical. The board pressed staff to ensure restroom access and to prioritize completing the additional courts and lighting. The board also discussed using community volunteers or partnering with local players to help assemble equipment and maintain courts.
Ending: Board members asked staff for firm timelines for court completion and for short‑term fixes (portable toilets, realigned lines) to ease usage this season.
