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SEATTLE - Seattle Parks and Recreation is implementing updated operating hours for pickleball courts across Seattle.
The change follows noise studies that showed the locations produced sound levels that exceed the limits established under Seattle Municipal Code.
What To Know:
The new schedule will go into effect for racquet courts at three locations: Gilman Playground, Laurelhurst Playfield, and Mt. Baker Park.
Starting Sep. 15, court hours will be open for play from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and city-observed holidays.
The courts will be locked up while they are closed to the public for a minimum of 30 days. After the period, the lock installation will be removed unless someone violates the new court hours.
What's next:
Additionally, Seattle Parks and Rec announced a new pickleball open-play pilot at Green Lake East.
In the program, community members can participate in an open play format, rotating into pickleball games to ensure fair and inclusive participation.
Open play hours include:
- Monday: 8–10 a.m.
- Wednesday: 1–3 p.m.
- Saturday: 9–11 a.m.
- Sunday: 4–6 p.m.
Seattle Parks says the pilot will help evaluate how scheduled open play can improve the shared use of courts and inform future programming.
You can find more information on the Seattle Parks and Recreation website.
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The Source: Information in this story came from Seattle Parks and Recreation.