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Stonebrook neighbors urge removal of Rainier Trails pickleball lines; council delays decision until Garrett Park courts open
Summary
Stonebrook residents told the Enumclaw City Council that pickleball lines added at Rainier Trails Park in 2025 produce daily noise that affects homes as close as about 30 feet. The council agreed to wait until new courts at Garrett Park are resurfaced before deciding on removing lines and will revisit the issue May 18.
Stonebrook residents asked the Enumclaw City Council on April 27 to remove pickleball lines painted last year at Rainier Trails Park, saying daily play has created sustained noise for nearby homes.
"We want to be clear that we are not opposed to pickleball," said Richard Gardine, who spoke for Stonebrook neighbors. "However, we are concerned about the location of the court at Rainier Trails Park, where pickleball lines were added in May 2025. A group plays daily through the summer months and the noise directly affects those of us living in close proximity." Gardine told the council some properties are roughly 30 feet from the court.
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