In September, 2016, pickleball court lines were painted on 1 of the 2 tennis courts in Via Paraiso Park (Monterey, California). This was the result of the approval of a Neighborhood Improvement Project grant, okayed by the neighborhood and the city Parks and Rec Board, to add Pickleball to the public park's activities. Only 1 of the courts was painted due to a weather change. The other court was to be painted in the Spring, 2017. Now, TENNIS PLAYERS HAVE PETITIONED THE BOARD TO DISALLLOW PICKLEBALL IN THE PARK. They believe they cannot play tennis if there are other lines painted on the court. Please sign this petition if you believe in shared use of public spaces. Currently, tennis players use the courts for 12-15 hours a week. Pickleballers want to use the courts for 15 hours a week. We want to share. Given that there are at least 63 daytime hours in the week (8 am - 5 pm), this should be possible. Let's keep public spaces public. Help us by signing this petition.
Updates
March 2, 2017
The Parks and Rec Board is still hiding behind the complaints of a few entitled tennis players while ignoring the basic reality that public parks belong to everyone. We have more than enough daytime hours for both groups to use these courts but they would rather gatekeep space than reach a simple compromise.
March 2, 2017
The momentum behind this push proves the community is sick of these tennis elitists trying to lock down public space for their own exclusive use. We are making them sweat and we are not backing down until the gatekeepers at the Parks and Rec Board recognize that these courts belong to everyone.
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In the Truckee Recreation Center Pickleball players share courts with basketball players. The sharing is done by scheduling time for Pickleball vs. time for basketball. The same could be done here with time(s) for PB vs. time(s) for tennis. Alternatively, time limits for play could allow for both sports to play anytime that courts are open. At Forest Hill Park in Carmel singles play is limited to 1/2 hour and doubles play is limited to 1 hour, then active players must yield the court to waiting players.
We have been playing pickleball for several years and on lots of repainted tennis courts. We have heard these complaints but after a short time it becomes a non-issue as we all learn to adjust. It is wonderful to see so many people active and courts being used.
I fully support the lines being made for Pickleball. It is one of the fastest growing sports for seniors.
lets share the courts
Pickleball is the future and the City of Monterey needs s venue for players.
These are public courts and should be enjoyed by all, whether it be tennis or pickleball. There should ample time for both.
Great job Cy!!
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In September, 2016, pickleball court lines were painted on 1 of the 2 tennis courts in Via Paraiso Park (Monterey, California). This was the result of the approval of a Neighborhood Improvement Project grant, okayed by the neighborhood and the city Parks and Rec Board, to add Pickleball to the public park's activities. Only 1 of the courts was painted due to a weather change. The other court was to be painted in the Spring, 2017. Now, TENNIS PLAYERS HAVE PETITIONED THE BOARD TO DISALLLOW PICKLEBALL IN THE PARK. They believe they cannot play tennis if there are other lines painted on the court. Please sign this petition if you believe in shared use of public spaces. Currently, tennis players use the courts for 12-15 hours a week. Pickleballers want to use the courts for 15 hours a week. We want to share. Given that there are at least 63 daytime hours in the week (8 am - 5 pm), this should be possible. Let's keep public spaces public. Help us by signing this petition.
Updates
March 2, 2017
The Parks and Rec Board is still hiding behind the complaints of a few entitled tennis players while ignoring the basic reality that public parks belong to everyone. We have more than enough daytime hours for both groups to use these courts but they would rather gatekeep space than reach a simple compromise.
March 2, 2017
The momentum behind this push proves the community is sick of these tennis elitists trying to lock down public space for their own exclusive use. We are making them sweat and we are not backing down until the gatekeepers at the Parks and Rec Board recognize that these courts belong to everyone.
12 Comments
I’m a current pickleball player with a competitive tennis background. Tennis players can still play tennis with pickleball lines. Let’s share! Both sports can coexist!
In the Truckee Recreation Center Pickleball players share courts with basketball players. The sharing is done by scheduling time for Pickleball vs. time for basketball. The same could be done here with time(s) for PB vs. time(s) for tennis. Alternatively, time limits for play could allow for both sports to play anytime that courts are open. At Forest Hill Park in Carmel singles play is limited to 1/2 hour and doubles play is limited to 1 hour, then active players must yield the court to waiting players.
We have been playing pickleball for several years and on lots of repainted tennis courts. We have heard these complaints but after a short time it becomes a non-issue as we all learn to adjust. It is wonderful to see so many people active and courts being used.
I fully support the lines being made for Pickleball. It is one of the fastest growing sports for seniors.
lets share the courts
Pickleball is the future and the City of Monterey needs s venue for players.
These are public courts and should be enjoyed by all, whether it be tennis or pickleball. There should ample time for both.
Great job Cy!!
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I’m a current pickleball player with a competitive tennis background. Tennis players can still play tennis with pickleball lines. Let’s share! Both sports can coexist!