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Neighbors press council to remove Rainier Trails pickleball lines; council favors waiting for new Garrett Park courts

Incla City Council · April 27, 2026
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Summary

Stonebrook neighbors asked the council to remove pickleball lines at Rainier Trails Park because daily play creates significant noise; council members largely supported waiting until seven new courts at Garrett Park are resurfaced (scheduled to start May 18) before removing lines to provide alternatives and avoid wasted expense.

Richard Gardine, speaking for Stonebrook neighbors, told the council that residents are not opposed to pickleball but that daily summer play at Rainier Trails (with homes as close as about 30 feet) has created a level of noise that directly affects nearby properties. Gardine said the parks board voted to remove pickleball lines and…

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