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Parks staff discusses pickleball mitigation, upcoming events and park advisory committee work
Summary
The parks representative updated the council on upcoming events, the first park advisory committee meeting and mitigation options for pickleball‑adjacent neighbors including acoustic samples and potential gate locking; staff said they will engage players before making schedule changes.
Park Authority representative Amberling briefed the council on scheduled activities (a board game night, a wildfire hike and a 'Let's go fly a kite' event on April 19 at Williams Park), and reported the first meeting of the park advisory committee where members reviewed the parks strategic master plan and performed a SWOT exercise. Amberling said she will schedule park tours and present a recreation plan informed by the advisory committee’s input.
On neighborhood concerns related to pickleball noise, Amberling said staff are researching mitigation options, including acoustic sound‑blocking materials (samples were available) and gate automation (automatic gate locking similar to the dog park) and will pursue cost estimates and feasibility. She recommended re‑engaging pickleball players before changing schedules and said some acoustic solutions under consideration include clear materials to preserve visibility while reducing sound. Councilmembers present asked for cost estimates; staff said estimates are being collected and will be presented with a capital investment plan.
