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Neighbors ask council to remove pickleball lines at Rainier Trails Park; council prefers waiting for new Garrett Park courts
Summary
Stonebrook residents asked Enumclaw council to remove pickleball striping at Rainier Trails Park because daily play generates persistent noise for homes as close as 30 feet; the parks board recommended removal but council members favored waiting until new courts at Garrett Park are resurfaced to provide alternatives.
At the public‑comment portion of the April 27 meeting, Richard Gardine of the Stonebrook neighborhood urged the council to remove pickleball lines added at Rainier Trails Park in May 2025, saying daily play produces noise that directly affects nearby residents.
“We want to be clear that we are not opposed to pickleball,” Gardine said. “However, we are concerned about the location of the court at Rainier Trails Park ... A pickleball group plays daily beginning in May and continuing through the…
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