The space in north central Lincoln Park that was once a tennis court, then a materials storage area had been the target of plans for the installation of a pickleball court. Those plans have now changed and the temporary fencing that was in place is coming down.
File photo by Patrick Robinson
The long fight about pickleball in Lincoln Park is over. In a note to people associated with the plans, Andy Sheffer with Seattle Parks said in an email communication that the fencing that has been in place since last fall will be taken down soon.
Plans to expand the number of pickleball courts in Seattle are continuing however, just not in the middle of Lincoln Park.
Andy Sheffer Deputy Superintendent of Planning and Capital Development for Seattle Parks said,
"We are proceeding with opportunities to partner with Seattle Schools to utilize parking lots. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as just converting parking to pickleball. All facilities have a designated number of stalls serving the facility per permit requirements. We are sorting thru the details but I am hopeful. I am also hopeful that we can work with community to de-pave and naturalize the Lincoln courts thru grants and partnerships."
