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The affluent town of Carmel, California, has banned pickleball from its community park after residents complained about the constant sound of the balls being hit too loudly.
The Carmel City Council voted earlier this month to permanently ban sports at the State Forest Hall, the only public space within city limits, marking the first such ban in the state, according to SFGate.com.
Residents reported that the sound of “popping” was from the area as the players participated in this game that has grown in popularity, especially among the elderly and retired, said the retired.
The Council is putting a temporary ban on the area until it comes up with a permanent solution, according to the report. Their best idea was to use soft strings and balls to reduce the noise from the plastic balls hitting the wooden strings.
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The wealthy seaside town of Carmel, California, has banned pickleball from its public park. (Washington Post via Getty Images)
However, at the meeting of the City Council on November 4, many residents, several residents said that the temporary closure helped them enjoy a quiet community after the constant noise from the game.
“It was peaceful and quiet,” said Carmel Redidery Kimberly Kimberly Edward at the meeting, adding that there was “improvement in tennis players,” especially young people.
But Edwards was skeptical that the ban would be enforceable.
“There will be trouble,” he said. “These are not supervised by the supervised courts
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The Carmel City Council voted earlier this month to permanently ban sports at Horst Hill Park. (Stock)
“You guys are in this situation to protect us,” he said. “That’s your sole purpose. That’s your job – not to organize these interests.”
Competitive Pickerball Player Lang, who said he no longer uses the wood courts at Hill Park, argued that even “quiet” pickleball in the park would be popular to stop the game.
“If you want to try with a quiet ball, I think it’s only fair for the players to give that opportunity,” he said, emphasizing that he is talking about many ballballers who are not compatible.
The city council decided to split it by allowing the game to be played with silencers, which would have required caution.
Several residents said the temporary closure helped them enjoy a quieter community. (Stock)
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“We just put it together in the name of compromise,” said council member Alispandra Dramov, adding that he had to “accept the fact that this place is not a good place for pitterleball.” “
The city will adopt an Ordinance to permanently ban basketball from the park.
Opponents of the ban will have two hearings to appeal the ban once it is created.
“It’s just a really difficult thing to implement,” said Mayor Dale Byrne, sitting on the ban. “And I can’t ask [police] The chief to send his people there. … It’s really sad that we can’t get this. “
