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Encinitas parks commissioners continue debate over Cottonwood Creek tennis, pickleball balance after resident urges retaining tennis

2173519 · January 22, 2025
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A resident urged the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday to keep at least one tennis court at Cottonwood Creek Park and to seek a more balanced approach as the city considers converting courts for pickleball use.

A resident urged the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday to keep at least one tennis court at Cottonwood Creek Park and to seek a more balanced approach as the city considers converting courts for pickleball use.

"While pickleball is popular, it should not come at the expense of tennis," Sunny Kim said. Kim identified herself as a 31‑year resident of Cardiff and co‑owner of Seaside Racquets in Encinitas. She told commissioners she understood the December proposal would reconfigure Cottonwood Creek Park courts to allow expanded pickleball play and asked the commission to preserve public tennis access for children and adults.

Kim also proposed…

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