Muirwood Pickleball Reservation System

Opposed the reservation system, saying open play builds community and suggesting tournaments as an alternative revenue source.

Argued reservations would double wait times and reduce access, proposing banner sponsorships and tournaments to raise revenue instead.

Said the staff report lacked a validated problem statement and that actual wait times are only 15-20 minutes, not the claimed 60-70 person lines.

Praised the community's self-managed rotation system and urged the council to vote against the reservation measure.

Warned that cutting courts in half risks destroying the diverse open-play community and urged piloting alternatives elsewhere first.

Tri-Valley Pickleball Club vice president disputed the wait-time data, offered club tournaments and sponsorships as funding alternatives.

Calculated a roughly 37.5 percent reduction in player opportunities and cited a failed similar system at Manor Park in San Leandro; also criticized the lack of community outreach.

Said Muirwood's culture is unmatched elsewhere, noted Pleasanton has only six courts, and warned the reservation system would push players to other cities.

A nearby resident of 40 years said she sees no noise or congestion problems and asked for proof of the complaints driving the proposal.

Asked the city to collect real data from players before making changes, questioning complaints about non-residents, forced play, and noise.

A neighborhood resident and new player said she hears no noise and that the welcoming community would be spoiled by reservations.