Memorial Park Pickleball

Shared how pickleball at Memorial Park built a supportive community and friendships, and urged the city to install sound barriers rather than restricting play times.

Highlighted the social benefits of pickleball at Memorial Park, noted that players already use quiet paddles in the morning, and asked commissioners to keep players involved in discussions.

Spoke about how pickleball provides a valuable connection point for his family and community, asking the commission not to reduce playing time.

Strongly supported the sound attenuation project, noting that pickleball has massive participation across generations and that noise barriers can easily incorporate safety gaps.

Expressed strong support for the pickleball sound barrier as a new resident near Memorial Park who wants both player access and neighbor harmony.

Cautioned that sound attenuation panels must not create tall, opaque walls that block line-of-sight for first responders, police, and paramedics assessing medical or security emergencies.

Urged the commission to support the $150,000 allocation for pickleball sound attenuation at Memorial Park to balance neighborhood concerns with community recreation access.

Expressed hope that the pickleball noise solution works, noting sensory concerns for some park users, and commented on blackberry farm parking lot trees and sports center solar clearances.

Spoke in support of the $150,000 budget allocation for noise barriers at Memorial Park, highlighting the community and economic benefits of the pickleball courts.

Praised the Memorial Park sound attenuation project as a win-win for neighbors and pickleball players.