Memorial Park Pickleball Sound Attenuation

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.

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.

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

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