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Commission revisits prior pickleball study; temporary trial and noise questions remain
Summary
Commissioners reviewed earlier sound analysis and use data for Tether Park and discussed whether a short-term pilot (previously considered for six months) could test noise and demand; commissioner noted low tennis demand and higher pickleball demand at Tom Price Park.
Tiburon — The commission revisited a prior study on adding pickleball to Tether Park, reporting mixed findings on feasibility and neighborhood noise.
Commissioners recalled that three years earlier they voted unanimously to study striping one Tether Park court for pickleball and that a hired sound engineer concluded noise levels “were not extreme.” A six‑month trial had previously been considered but was not implemented while the town awaited the parks master plan. Commissioners reported continuing low tennis demand at Tether Park and greater demand for pickleball at Tom Price Park.
The commission discussed options including a short-term trial to measure real-world noise and use, temporary tent structures (viewed as expensive), and the possible community outreach steps to test whether an outdoor pickleball trial would be tenable.
No formal action was taken; commissioners said staff would revisit costs and confirm whether a short pilot could be scheduled.
