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Board hears pickleball concerns as new private court comes online
Summary
Board members reported strong local interest in pickleball at the armory; staff said a private indoor court at Lewis and Clark could draw players away but there are presently no plans to discontinue armory play.
Several board members described robust pickleball use at the armory and concern about next winter's availability if private indoor courts attract players. Howard Rube said he had been playing at the armory and noted heavy participation; Tyler Wingstead told the board a private court is being built at Lewis and Clark and that while "as of right now, there's no plan not to continue at the armory," private courts could draw players away and force a re-evaluation if usage declines.
Board members emphasized the armory's community value for local players and suggested options to sustain use, including modest revenue ideas. Staff said the armory's wooden floor and different playing surface compared with newer indoor courts make it a distinct offering but that patron migration to higher-quality indoor courts could influence future programming decisions.
