Vernon Officials Move Forward on Pickleball Lines; Residents’ Noise, Liability Questions Raised

The Vernon Town Council discussed plans to expand pickleball access by painting multiuse lines on existing tennis courts and by identifying a separate wooded site for additional courts to minimize noise impacts on neighbors.

Officials said lines on Henry Park’s courts will be multi-painted to accommodate both tennis and pickleball and that two nets will be available so courts can be used for either sport. The mayor and other council members said they expect the lines to be painted in the spring when weather permits. One council member noted vocal resident opposition near an initial proposed site and suggested locating a new court in a wooded area to reduce noise for adjacent homes.

A resident asked about liability if someone is injured; a council member said state law provides some protections but did not specify statutes during the meeting. The council agreed that Parks and Recreation will handle reservations and scheduling for multiuse courts, and that the town intends to provide low‑ or no‑cost local options in response to resident interest.