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Palm Springs pickleball expansion heads to City Council as players press for timeline and temporary courts
Summary
At the Jan. 27 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, players and community members urged clearer timelines, temporary playing options and seating plans for the proposed Ginyouth/DeBooth Park pickleball expansion. Director Nicholas Gonzalez told the commission the project will go to City Council on Feb. 13 for approval to bid.
Public commenters pressed the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Commission on Jan. 27 for clearer scheduling, temporary playing arrangements and spectator accommodations for the planned pickleball expansion at DeBooth/Ginyouth Park, while Parks and Recreation Director Nicholas Gonzalez said staff will present final plans to the City Council on Feb. 13 so the project can be put out to bid.
The issue drew multiple speakers during the commission’s public comment period, reflecting concern from local players and seasonal visitors who rely on advance notice to plan travel and tournaments. “I would like to thank Michael Finland for leading our ad hoc committee… and I also would like to welcome Nicholas Gonzalez as the new parks and rec director,” said Mary Barcelo, identifying herself as “an ambassador for USA Pickleball,” adding she looks forward to “creating a… 24-court premier facility.”
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