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RecreationandParkCommission | 2021-03-11 | 4 | Speaker Raymond Lui: Against converting the Washington Park tennis court to pickleball court as there is already a demand for the tennis courts and usually over an hour wait. Need a court reservation system as there is sometimes fighting over court use. Speaker Albert Soohoo: Agree to convert the Washington Park tennis court to a pickleball court. Tennis has become busier during the pandemic and might subside when pandemic is over. Pickleball continues to become more popular. Speaker Carmen Reid: Tennis courts are full. Suggested another location such as one acre of land at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park dedicated to pickleball courts and tournament use. Speaker Stewart Wilson: Agree to convert the Washington Park tennis court to a pickleball court as pickleball is a growing sport and needs more space to accommodate the growth. Speaker Charlie DeWett: Against converting the Washington Park tennis court to pickleball court as pickleball is a noisy sport and would be disruptive to tennis games. Also would mean more people crowding the courts. Suggested to put pickleball courts on the base. 6-B COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Navarro: Washington is important for tournament, local and regional play Encourage growth of both pickleball and tennis Put a pause on decision and motion to table and explore other options Other funding sources Reallocate funds from Chochenyo play area Commissioner Limoges: Concerned about Measure WW funding violation Reservation system would be good College of Alameda discussion Is a limited resource being tapped by private organizations such as St. Joe's or by private lessons Vice Chair Robbins: Laney Tennis Group has ongoing use of courts on Sundays at the College of Alameda - Henry Chang and Connie Yee will speak with the new College President. Step back and look at a better location Fundraising efforts Possible pickleball courts: 2 Courts next to O' Club and 2 at Hornet Field Online reservation center is a good idea and informing the public how to use it. Chair Alexander: Community fundraising is a strong possiblity Suggested clocks on each court Come to an agreement with the school district for tennis court use Look in to pickleball court lights 6-B MOTION Commissioner Navarro motion to not convert Washington Park Court #4 for pickleball courts but to instead pursue other options for potential pickleball court sites with further information to be brought to 4 | RecreationandParkCommission/2021-03-11.pdf |