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Neighbors ask council to remove pickleball striping at Rainier Trails; council prefers to wait for new Garrett Park courts
Summary
Neighbors asked council to remove pickleball striping at Rainier Trails Park because of daily noise; while the parks board recommended removing the lines, several council members said the council should wait until the new seven-court facility at Garrett Park is resurfaced and available before making changes.
Residents urged the city to restore a Rainier Trails court to tennis-only after pickleball striping drew daily play and noise complaints; council members agreed to revisit the matter after nearby Garrett Park courts are resurfaced.
Richard Gardine, speaking for neighbors in the Stonebrook area, said the pickleball lines added in May 2025 have generated daily play and noise that directly affects nearby…
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