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Resident tells McHenry council pickleball courts at Knox Park cause disruptive noise
Summary
A resident told the council that six pickleball courts at Knox Park (330 Knox Drive) generate repetitive, high-pitched paddle noise from about 6:30 a.m. into the evening that carries into homes, disrupts family life and remote work, and referenced the city's noise ordinance.
During the public-comment period, Erica Kalinski of 213 South Green Street described persistent noise from six pickleball courts at Knox Park (330 Knox Drive), saying play often begins about 6:30 a.m. and continues past 9 p.m., producing a sharp, high-pitched sound that travels into backyards and through closed windows.
"From early morning, typically beginning around 06:30, until well into the evening, often past 9PM, we are subjected to the repetitive impact of paddles striking pickle balls," Kalinski said. She told the council the noise has changed how her family uses their home — interrupting dinners, outdoor time, and her work-from-home schedule — and said neighbors share similar concerns.
Kalinski noted that she and other families are active users of nearby amenities including Merkle Aquatic Center and the park, and she asked the council to consider the impact on residents' ability to enjoy their homes. She referenced the City of McHenry noise ordinance and asked for the council to address persistent, high-frequency noise that she said is distinct from typical park sounds.
The council did not record any immediate action or staff direction during the comment; the item remained a public comment raising a neighborhood quality-of-life concern for staff and council follow-up.
