"I think it's a very accessible sport. As you know, pickleball gets more and more popular every year. It's very easy to play, it's very family-friendly. For him, it's also a way to build community."
"Not only did this cost $1.5 million to build, what are you going to do with it? Demolishing it is also going to take some money. What are you going to build into this?"
"It's become almost like torture. He often has to shut all his windows and play music in order to drown out the sound coming from the courts. He says most people who live nearby want to see the pickleball stopped."
Martinez, California's Hidden Valley Sports Courts, which opened last year at a cost of $1.5 million, have become controversial due to noise complaints from nearby residents. The Martinez City Council voted Wednesday to close the pickleball courts immediately. Supporters like Brian Lim argue pickleball is accessible, family-friendly, and builds community. Others, including Ann Ji, question the decision as wasteful, noting demolition costs and uncertainty about future use. Nearby resident Lucas Shedd supports the closure, describing the noise as torture and stating he must close windows and play music to cope. The city plans to explore alternative locations for future pickleball courts.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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