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Council approves temporary 'tennis only' sign at Rainier Trails Park; enforcement limited
Summary
After resident complaints about noise and parking, the council approved a temporary sign encouraging tennis-only use at Rainier Trails Park and directing pickleball players to nearby Dwight Garrett Park; council emphasized the sign is not codified or enforceable.
The Enumclaw City Council voted to place a temporary sign at Rainier Trails Park that encourages tennis-only use and directs players to the newly resurfaced Dwight Garrett courts, while making clear the sign is not a codified, enforceable restriction.
The motion grew from community-service committee discussions about resident complaints (noise, parking and public urination) after resurfacing work at Rainier Trails Park. A councilmember moved "to implement a sign to be placed on Rainier Trails Park that indicates this is a tennis only court," noting that enforcement by police or code would not apply unless the council later codifies a restriction.
Council discussion centered on whether the city should post instructive language or adopt a restrictive sign that implies enforcement. Some councilors favored wording that "welcomes" players and points pickleball users to Dwight Garrett Park to reduce tensions; others urged clarity that the sign would be advisory only. The chair advised the sign could be temporary while the city assesses whether reopening the newly resurfaced Dwight Garrett courts relieves pressure.
The council voted to post a temporary sign using language suggested in the discussion (encourage tennis use; indicate alternate pickleball courts at Dwight Garrett) and to reassess after a short trial period. The record shows the motion passed with no tally specified in the minutes.
Next steps: Parks staff will produce temporary signage with the agreed verbiage and coordinate placement; council indicated they may revisit codification or permanent signage pending results and community feedback.
