Roanoke to require quieter pickleball balls at city courts starting Sept. 15; city will supply balls

A presenter announced a new requirement for city pickleball courts: beginning Sept. 15, players at the specified locations will be required to use quieter pickleball balls. "Beginning September 15, players at these locations are required to use quieter pickle balls, and the city is providing those balls at the courts to help players make the transition while keeping the courts enjoyable for our residents," the Presenter said.

The measure was presented as a quality-of-life step to reduce noise and ease transitions for players; the transcript does not record an implementing ordinance, enforcement mechanism, or list of the specific locations affected.