CUPERTINO IS THE LATEST Bay Area city wrestling with pickleball noise concerns as the sport sparks debates over public space, neighborhood impacts and court access.
A pilot program has been approved to limit free drop-in pickleball play at Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and prohibits pickleball on Mondays from July 2026 through February 2027, according to a Cupertino Parks and Recreation memo. The program, which starts July 7, asks players to use quieter paddles and balls to reduce noise impacts on nearby residents. The city is also exploring building a sound wall.
Continue reading for free
Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.
Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.