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Neighbors urge shorter hours and noise controls at Live Oak Park pickleball courts
Summary
A resident told council measured sound levels near Live Oak Park’s pickleball courts of about 68–70 dBA and asked the city to shorten operating hours, consider quieter equipment, and address parking and safety concerns; council directed staff to place the matter before the Parks & Recreation Commission on Aug. 19 for community input.
A Temple City resident urged the council to reduce the hours of operation and address noise and parking problems at the city’s eight‑court pickleball facility.
Kazuko Yamaguchi told the council she had used a sound meter at her home and measured noise "68 to 70 d b a" at about 7:00 a.m., which she said exceeds the city’s daytime noise limit she cited from the municipal code. She described the sound as "sharp" and said her neighbor submitted a letter supporting changes; she asked the council to shorten play end times and consider quieter equipment or other mitigation.
Yamaguchi also raised safety and parking concerns, saying the courts attract additional cars and waitlists that spill into neighborhood parking. Council members acknowledged the concerns and the city manager said staff will bring the matter to the Parks & Recreation Commission on Aug. 19 and provide notice to the pickleball community and surrounding neighbors; staff plans to make recommendations on hours of operation.
What’s next: The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider the matter on Aug. 19; staff will return to council with recommendations based on that meeting.
