Whereas pickleball has seen explosive growth in our community; and
Whereas the local hub for pickleball play for approximately 300 players is Centennial Park; and
Whereas the lower three courts at Centennial Park are exclusively for tennis play and the upper two courts are dual purpose courts (pickleball and tennis); and
Whereas the tennis courts at Centennial Park receive modest use for tennis play during the week; and
Whereas tennis players have the additional option of joining the White Rock Tennis Club for a modest cost; and
Whereas permanent pickleball courts would provide the opportunity for new players not able to play in the mornings; and
Whereas providing additional full-time court access will reduce the crowding; and
Whereas the White Rock Pickleball Group will fund ongoing maintenance of permanent nets along with providing balls;
Be it resolved that Council direct staff to meet with the White Rock Pickleball Group to discuss cost-sharing options to remove the tennis court lines on one of the upper dual-purpose courts and install permanent pickleball nets on that court; and
Be it further resolved that Council direct staff to relocate the tennis practice board to the three lower tennis courts.