Brookings Park plan amended to add two pickleball courts per tennis court; estimate about $20,000 in extra work

County staff proposed adding two pickleball courts to each of the planned tennis courts at Brookings Park to expand local court availability ahead of pickleball’s expected high-school sanctioning. The plan would convert the six tennis courts to include two pickleball courts each (12 pickleball courts total).

Staff shared a preliminary budget for the change: approximately $12,000 for added asphalt, $6,000–$7,000 for DGA base work, paint and additional fence length, producing a round estimate near $20,000. Members discussed whether to maintain an 8-foot buffer from baselines (feasible and cheaper) or expand to 10–12 feet for a higher-quality play area favored by some high-school players. Several court members said 8 feet was acceptable while noting 10 feet would be better if the court budget allowed.

The court directed staff to amend the park plan to include two pickleball courts per tennis court and to bring the revised plan back for formal approval at the next meeting.