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Council explores options for pickleball courts as POA facilities decline
Summary
Council members raised the possibility of acquiring or partnering to maintain pickleball/tennis courts formerly run by the POA, noting existing POA courts are in poor condition and not universally accessible; staff said resurfacing could cost tens of thousands and new courts might require land and higher construction standards.
Council members discussed the loss of POA-managed recreation amenities and the need to develop city-run options. One member described the POA courts as "in poor shape" and said access is limited to paying POA members, leaving many residents without nearby courts; another noted resurfacing estimates ranged from $40,000 to more than $100,000 depending on scope.
John said staff had discussed resurfacing versus building new courts, noting that a proper tennis/court facility often requires a post‑tension slab and that constructing new courts could be more expensive but provide longer-term value. Council discussed using city‑owned land (for example near Twin Lakes) for potential courts and asked staff to revisit options and possible grant opportunities for recreation.
