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Pickleball, tennis: staff recommends drop-in first, limited reservations for specific courts and capped events
Summary
Staff proposed a sport-court allocation policy that preserves drop‑in play as the primary use, identifies specific courts for limited hourly reservation and limits the number and timing of larger events; commissioners supported keeping drop‑in culture while exploring constrained reservation and limited tournament allowances.
Recreation staff recommended a sport-court use and allocation policy to address rising demand for pickleball and tennis courts across the city. Staff noted existing court inventory: Jake Jacobson (formerly part of Luther Burbank waterfront) houses eight dedicated pickleball courts; Aubrey Davis Park (four tennis courts) and Homestead Park (four tennis courts) allow hourly reservations; Island Crest and Roanoke host additional courts with more limited reservation use.
Current practice prioritizes drop‑in play; staff has permitted only one organized pickleball tournament (a Rotary Club…
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