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Senior players press Sterling Heights council for dedicated time, clearer operations at new pickleball complex

Sterling Heights City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Senior center pickleball players urged the council to reserve dedicated senior hours, group players by ability, ensure staff oversight, and maintain some play at the existing senior center as the city opens a new nine‑court facility.

Dozens of seniors and community members urged Sterling Heights leaders on Feb. 2 to preserve access and safety for older players as the city finalizes operations for a new nine‑court pickleball complex.

Manny Gonzalez delivered a letter endorsed by more than 75 senior-center pickleball players requesting dedicated senior playing time, ability-based grouping and staff oversight at the new facility. “We are not asking for special treatment, only fair access, a structure that allows us to…

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