Making Pickleball Unaffordable?

Pickleball players swarmed the Recreation Commission meeting Monday night expressing concerns over the possible increase in recreation fees in the new year. The fee increase would directly impact the pickleball fans and their ability to afford to play their sport.

The members of the commission were taken aback by a packed house for the monthly meeting.

“Wow! We appreciate everyone coming in and advocating for yourselves,” said Recreation President Megan James. “This committee is not trying to make pickleball unaffordable.”

Currently, the fee to play pickleball is covered under a gym membership...