Those signing an online petition want the district to consider sound-mitigation measures to address noise complaints from nearby homes, rather than shutting down the courts
Pickleball players are pushing back after the District of North Saanich said it would permanently shut down courts at Wain Road Park.
“The pickleball courts at Wain Park in North Saanich are a valuable community asset frequented by hundreds of local citizens,” Caitlyn Wolski wrote in launching the petition. “These courts serve as an essential outdoor recreation facility, promoting health and wellness within our community. Some of the residents who signed the online petition accused council of ignoring the wishes of a large number of community members in favour of a few.
Mayor Peter Jones has said that the courts are in the wrong location, and the Peninsula Recreation Commission should work on finding a more suitable location to house enclosed courts that do not have the same noise problem.
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