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Stonebrook neighbors press Enumclaw council to remove pickleball lines at Rainier Trails Park; council opts to wait for new courts
Summary
Stonebrook residents urged removal of pickleball lines at Rainier Trails Park, citing daily noise; council members generally favored waiting until Garrett Park resurfacing and new courts come online before deciding.
Residents from the Stonebrook neighborhood urged the Enumclaw City Council on April 27 to remove pickleball lines added at Rainier Trails Park, saying daily play since May 2025 has produced disruptive noise for nearby homes.
Richard Gardine, speaking for Stonebrook neighbors, said, “We want to be clear that we are not opposed to pickleball. 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 summer months, creating a level of noise that directly affects those of us living in close proximity.” Gardine asked the council to discuss restoring the court to tennis-only and noted that funding is available to resurface the court this year.
Council members discussed the request during committee and at the meeting. One council member summarized the parks committee’s stance: since the parks board recommended removing the lines but new courts at Garrett Park (seven courts) are due to be ready after a resurfacing starting May 18, the committee suggested waiting to see how use shifts before removing lines at Rainier Trails. Multiple council members voiced support for waiting until the Garrett Park courts are open; one member said removing lines before an alternative is available would be taking something away from the public and preferred to wait.
Outcome: Council did not direct immediate removal of the lines; discussion will continue when new courts become available, with the item scheduled for further review at the May 18 meeting.
Context: The parks committee vote to recommend removing the lines occurred earlier; committee members noted limited attendance at that committee meeting and recommended full council discussion before action. Residents and council agreed this is an important local parks amenity decision, balancing noise impacts on adjacent properties with public recreation access.
