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Pickleball advocates urge Mitchell Park court conversions, offer funding commitment
Summary
Two members of the local pickleball community urged the Parks and Recreation Commission during public comment to convert underused tennis courts at Mitchell Park into additional pickleball courts, arguing the change would boost community wellness and offering donor funding and temporary parking solutions.
Two speakers representing local pickleball players urged the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider repurposing underused tennis courts at Mitchell Park to meet rapidly rising demand for pickleball play.
Ranji (identified as a Palo Alto resident and founder of a mental-health company, MoodFit) framed pickleball as a substantial community wellness opportunity, arguing the sport promotes social connection and can help address loneliness and mental-health needs. Ranji urged commissioners to…
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