HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/4/2020 Item 4, Contasti
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Diana Contasti <
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:PRC communication
Dear commission members,
First of all, thank you for the new pickleball courts at French Park. This has been a wonderful addition
to the park where pb play is always available. As I understand it, the city chose French Park as a pb
venue since it was underutilized. Well, congratulations on making such a vibrant, bustling venue where
people of all ages can play, get outdoor exercise and socialize. It's really a fun spot.
I am a resident of slo and have played pickleball here for abour four years. Much has evolved for the
sport in slo during that time. The courts can often be crowded and we've enjoyed having the lower
courts available as well on many days. We've heard that the city is considering cutting back on pickleball
court times in favor of more empty under utilized tennis time. This doesn't seem like a good use of
multi use facilities and tax payer funded park space. Tennis rarely used the times they had. I don't
understand the rationale for giving more time when tennis wasn't using what they had and pickleball in
the city is fairly under served and French Park on many days is our only place to play.
I'm urging you to please not cut back on pickleball court times at lower French. I'm in favor of leaving
the schedule as is.
Please reevaluate the schedule that staff has proposed and acknowledge the success you have created
at French Park instead of slipping backwards.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Diana Contasti
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