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Commission hears year‑one pickleball data, keeps reservations in place for now

East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Commission · November 25, 2025
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Summary

After Manhattan Park’s pickleball courts opened in July, staff reported strong reservation demand and limited complaints; commissioners recommended publishing peak‑hour guidance, considering a drop‑in court, and limiting reservation windows while collecting more year‑two data.

The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed first‑season usage and feedback for the newly opened Manhattan Park pickleball courts and declined to change the reservation approach immediately, asking staff to collect more data and publish user guidance.

Derek, Parks and Recreation director, told commissioners the courts opened around July 18 and…

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