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Rec Facilities: Conducting a “Sound” Pickleball Siting Study
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Planning for and mitigating noise issues
By Brandon Kunkel
Whether you love pickleball for its energetic, fast pace or hate it for the constant rhythmic, popping noise of the plastic ball, its status as one of the fastest-growing recreational sports in the United States is undeniable. According to USA Pickleball, 4,000 new locations were added in 2024, contributing to a total of nearly 16,000 new courts nationwide.