Park City Recreation in Utah has implemented a new scheduling system for the shared tennis and pickleball courts at City Park to address the increasing demand and reduce conflicts between players of the two sports. The new system designates odd days for pickleball and even days for tennis, running from 8 a.m. to noon each day.
Cole Johnston, the racquet sports division manager at Park City Recreation, stated, “With the growing demand of pickleball, we’ve heard feedback from both tennis and pickleball players about wanting more availability for their specific sport. We decided to designate odd days for pickleball and even days for tennis. This should minimize conflict and allow both users to access the facility.”
The courts, located at the south end of City Park, are first-come, first-served and not reservable. While the courts will not be actively monitored for enforcement, Johnston emphasized the importance of players being good sports and community members to ensure the system runs smoothly.
Park City Recreation plans to send newsletters to MARC members and place signage at the courts to inform players of the new schedule. Feedback from local players and the Recreation Advisory Board was considered before implementing the new system. Johnston plans to gather feedback throughout the summer and may conduct a survey at the end of the season to make any necessary adjustments.
Overall, the goal of the new scheduling system is to provide designated times for both tennis and pickleball players to enjoy the courts without conflicts, creating a positive experience for all users.