Milpitas: Permanent Pickleball court location divides residents

Milpitas: Permanent Pickleball court location divides residents

Milpitas is caught up in another round of back-and-forth debates about whether or not to permanently install pickleball courts at local parks. During the City Council’s Tuesday meeting, councilmembers unanimously voted to delay a long-awaited decision to permanently install pickleball courts at Hall Memorial and Gill Park, opting instead to have staff explore alternative indoor and outdoor court locations. The holdup was prompted by conflicting …

Group seeks to establish pickleball courts

With an estimated 19.8 million people playing in the U.S. in 2024, pickleball has been named the fastest growing sport, according to Sport and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). The number represents a 45.8 percent increase from 2023. Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a court that combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The court is much smaller than a traditional tennis...