COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION
REQUEST FOR ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION
SUBMITTED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Kristen Martinez, Manager, Programs & Services
Subject:
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Approval of Pickleball Rules at Edison Park
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Statement of Issue:
There is a need to formally approve the pickleball rules at Edison Park pickleball courts.
Financial Impact:
Not Applicable
Recommended Action:
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Approve the paddle system pickleball rules for Edison Park pickleball courts.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Edison Park currently has seven temporary pickleball courts open for public use from 7am to dusk, Monday-Sunday. Rules consistent with Worthy Park pickleball courts, open play format, were established when the courts were completed at Edison Park in January 2024. The community expressed their desire to Edison Community Center staff in support of changing rules to be consistent with the paddle system at this location. In response to this desire to change rules, the Community & Library Services Department surveyed pickleball players at Edison Park for their input and feedback.
The pickleball survey was published on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. A QR code link to the survey was posted at the Edison pickleball courts and City staff put together an article with the survey link in the Surf City Weekly email blast. Responses were accepted for three weeks, ending the survey on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Four playing options along with descriptions of rules were presented: open play, paddle system, challenge courts and a combination of styles (Attachment 1) Players were also asked if renting out the courts was desired.
We received 251 responses in total (Attachment 3). 21.51% of respondents were beginner players, 67.33% of respondents were Intermediate players, and 11.16% of respondents we...
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