Neighbors press Temple City to curb early-morning pickleball noise; staff to test sound-attenuation and review hours

Neighbors raised complaints about persistent early-morning pickleball noise at Primrose Park during public comment July 21, prompting staff to commit to short-term mitigation steps and a code- and enforcement-review.

Resident Kazuko Yamaguchi told the council the noise wakes her as early as 6:30 a.m., and said she does not want to hear noise before 7:00 a.m.: “I don't wanna hear any noise before 07:00. That is the period.”

City Manager Brian Cook said staff is reviewing several low-cost physical improvements and “we are looking at some potential possible adjustments to that as well,” including installing padding or mats around the pickleball courts that could help reduce noise transmission. Cook also noted parks currently operate by a municipal schedule described as “dawn to dusk,” which can differ from quiet-time provisions in the noise code.

One council member recommended an administrative step to prevent unlocking the facility prior to 7 a.m. pending a fuller public discussion; the council asked staff to check municipal code, evaluate enforcement practices and return with options, possibly through the parks and recreation commission or at the next council meeting.

Staff said they will notify neighbors and pickleball participants about any operational changes and will report back in roughly three weeks. Several council members emphasized balancing community recreation with neighbor quality-of-life concerns while noting that many surrounding cities use sound-attenuation materials successfully.

No ordinance change was made on the night of the meeting; staff will review code, enforcement and operational hours and return with recommendations.