"It has been really fun. In high school, I used to play tennis. I'm actually not a very active guy. So having a squashed version of tennis is kind of relaxing and enjoyable,"
"So having these times, no, we can't really play,"
"We want to prioritize the neighborhood and the quality of life of the neighbors,"
"Recently now, with the reopening, it has become more of a regional draw instead of just neighborhood courts,"
Hidden Valley Park in Martinez reduced pickleball court availability from seven days a week to three days and delayed weekday openings to 4 p.m. The change followed a 90-day pilot program that identified noise, amplified music, and parking as primary neighborhood concerns. The courts originally opened in 2014 and were expanded to eight pickleball courts upon a recent reopening, increasing regional draw and use. City officials stated a priority on neighborhood quality of life. Regular players and students report the new hours prevent their typical afternoon play and question the value of the courts under restricted schedules.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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