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Hundreds of residents urge Walnut Creek council to restore pickleball hours as lawsuit proceeds
Summary
At least 20 speakers during public communications urged the City Council to restore weekday afternoon hours at Rudyard/Red Deer Park courts, called for more courts or relocation options, and described health and community benefits; city attorney reported a demurrer was filed and cautioned about public discussion during active litigation.
Dozens of players, coaches and residents told the Walnut Creek City Council on Dec. 16 that recent reductions in Red Deer/Rudyard Park pickleball hours have limited recreational opportunities and harmed community programming.
"As soon as legally possible, restore the park hours to what it is for normal park," said Eric Egeland, who identified himself as born in Walnut Creek and a parent of four children. Multiple other speakers — from high-school students to national champions — recounted lost after-school lessons, reduced senior play, and long waits for court time. "We have…
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