Pickleball Study, Design & Construction Project

Community Meeting - August 27, 2025

UPDATE 8/28/25:

The materials shared at the August 27, 2025 Community Meeting have now been posted under the "Documents" section near the bottom right of this page.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the August 27, 2025 Pickleball Study Community Meeting! And thank you to those who submitted feedback prior to and after the meeting.

We’re so grateful for the thoughtful questions, honest feedback, and enthusiastic participation. Your engagement shows how much our community values inclusive dialogue and collaborative planning.

With your continued input, we’re excited to explore how pickleball can grow in a way that reflects our community’s needs and spirit.

For those who were not able to attend, you can submit your feedback on these items for the next two weeks through 09/12/2025, either via email to Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov, or submit under the "IDEAS" tab at the very bottom of this page. Staff will use the additional input from the community meeting, website "IDEAS" tab below, and email input to create a summary of the feedback received to-date. This summary will be posted on the project website.

Thank you again for being a vital part of this process!

UPDATE 8/26/25:

Pickleball Feasibility Study Update: Potential New Site

Thank you for your interest in the City of Mountain View and the three sites currently being considered for new pickleball courts (Cuesta Park, Cuesta Annex, and the City-owned properties along San Rafael Avenue (909, 917, and 939 San Rafael). We are sharing an update that the City is in active discussions with private property owners to possibly locate public pickleball courts on their property. While details are not available at this point, some background and high-level information is noted below and will be shared at the Wednesday, August 27 community meeting.

Process To-date

The City of Mountain View has been working to complete a Pickleball Feasibility Study to assess potential locations for new stand-alone pickleball courts and increase access to the sport within the City. Initial design work has been done for potential court siting at Cuesta Park, Cuesta Annex, and the City-owned properties along San Rafael Avenue. In addition to studying these Council-directed locations, staff has continued exploring creative solutions. This has included reaching out to property owners of potentially suitable sites, reviewing community-suggested locations, and investigating public/private partnership opportunities.

New Opportunity – Discussions to Utilize Private Property

Through these efforts, potential opportunities have been identified for the City to work collaboratively with private property owners. These properties being considered meet the City’s criteria for pickleball courts and, based on their locations, would have minimal impacts on residences or wildlife. Staff cannot share specific details at this time; however, recent conversations with these property owners have been productive and discussions are ongoing to determine if these sites can be utilized for public pickleball courts.

Focus of August 27 Community Meeting

A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 6:30 pm at Rengstorff Community Center in the Redwood Hall to review the three locations the City Council directed staff to study and to receive additional public input on those options.

At this meeting, staff will:

• Provide a project history and overview of how we arrived at this point in the process.

• Share and review design concepts for the current three study locations.

• Acknowledge that City staff are actively engaged with private property owners, while noting that specific details are not yet available due to the ongoing nature of these discussions.

• Host an open-house format following the presentation, where community members can review the different concepts for the three locations in more detail, ask questions of staff, and provide additional feedback and written comments.

Importance of Community Input

We want to acknowledge the significant public input already received regarding the three sites that have been under consideration. Residents have shared thoughtful feedback and concerns, and City staff recognize the potential impacts the addition of pickleball courts at these sites may have on surrounding neighborhoods and properties. That input has been invaluable in shaping our understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to each option.

City staff will use the additional input from the community meeting to create a summary of the feedback received to-date. This summary will be posted on the project website.

Next Steps

City staff will continue the discussions regarding the potential use of these recently identified properties. Staff will keep the community updated, and additional public meetings will be scheduled to continue the dialogue with the community

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皮克球可行性研究更新：潜在新场地

感谢您对山景城当前正在考虑的三处新的皮克球场地选址（Cuesta Park, Cuesta 公园附属区，

以及San Rafael路沿线市府所属地块（San Rafael 909号、917号和939号））的关注。现向您通报重要进展：市府正与私有地产所有者积极磋商，探讨在其地产上建设公共皮克球场的可能性。具体细节暂未确定，现将部分背景信息及概要说明如下，并将于8月27日（周三）的社区会议上进行分享。

当前进展

山景城市府正在全力推进皮克球可行性研究，旨在评估新建独立的皮克球场地的潜在选址，并提升市民参与该项运动的便利性。目前已完成Cuesta Park公园、Cuesta 公园附属区及San Rafael 路沿线市府所属地块的初步场地设计方案。除研究市议会指定地点外，工作人员持续探索创新方案，包括：联系潜在的适宜场地业主、评估社区建议选址、考察公私合作机遇。

新机遇——探讨利用私有地产

通过这些努力，已发现市府与私有地产所有者开展合作的潜在机会。正在考虑的地产符合市府对皮克球场地的建设标准，且基于其地理位置，对居民区及野生动物的影响极小。工作人员目前还不能透露具体细节；然而，近期与这些业主的沟通颇有成效，目前仍在商讨这些场地能否用于建设公共皮克球场的可能性。

8月27日社区会议重点议题

社区会议定于2025年8月27日（星期三）下午6:30在Rengstorff社区中心的红木厅（Redwood Hall）举行，旨在审查市议会指示工作人员研究的三个选址方案，并就这些方案征集更多公众意见。

本次会议中，工作人员将：

• 介绍项目发展历程及当前阶段的决策背景

• 分享并审议当前三个研究选址的设计方案。

• 确认市府工作人员正在积极与私有地产所有者接洽，但由于讨论仍在进行中，目前尚无法提供具体细节。

• 会议结束后将举办开放式交流环节，社区成员可详细审阅三处选址的不同设计方案，向工作人员提问，并提交补充意见及书面反馈。

社区意见的重要性

我们谨此感谢公众就正在考虑的三个场地所提出的宝贵意见。居民们分享了深思熟虑的反馈和关切，市府工作人员充分认识到在这些场地增设匹克球场可能对周边社区和物业带来的潜在影响。这些意见对于我们理解每个选项所涉及的机遇和挑战具有不可估量的价值。

市府工作人员将结合社区会议的补充意见，汇总迄今为止收到的反馈摘要。该摘要将发布在项目网站上。

后续步骤

市政府工作人员将继续就这些新近确定的物业的潜在用途开展讨论。工作人员将及时向社区通报最新进展，并将安排更多的公众会议，以持续与社区进行对话。

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ACTUALIZACIÓN 26/8/25:    

Actualización del estudio de viabilidad de pickleball: posible nueva ubicación

Gracias por su interés en la Ciudad de Mountain View y en las tres ubicaciones que actualmente se están considerando para ser nuevas canchas de pickleball: Cuesta Park, Cuesta Annex, y las propiedades de la Ciudad a lo largo de San Rafael Avenue (909, 917, y 939 San Rafael). Le escribimos para informarle de una importante novedad: la Ciudad está manteniendo conversaciones continuas con propietarios privados para la posible ubicación de canchas públicas de pickleball en sus terrenos. Aunque por el momento no disponemos de detalles, a continuación, se incluyen un historial e información general que se compartirá en la reunión comunitaria del miércoles 27 de agosto.

Proceso hasta la fecha

La Ciudad de Mountain View ha estado trabajando para completar un estudio de viabilidad de pickleball con el fin de evaluar posibles ubicaciones para nuevas pistas independientes de pickleball y aumentar el acceso a este deporte dentro de la ciudad. Se ha realizado el trabajo de diseño inicial para la posible ubicación de canchas en Cuesta Park, Cuesta Annex y las propiedades de la Ciudad a lo largo de San Rafael Avenue. Además de estudiar estas ubicaciones que el Concejo indicó, el personal ha seguido explorando soluciones creativas. Esto ha incluido ponerse en contacto con los propietarios de terrenos potencialmente adecuados, revisar las ubicaciones sugeridas por la comunidad e investigar oportunidades de colaboración pública y privada.

Nueva oportunidad – Discusiones para utilizar propiedad privada

Mediante estos esfuerzos, se han identificado oportunidades potenciales para que la Ciudad colabore con propietarios privados. Las propiedades que se están considerando cumplen los criterios de la Ciudad para la construcción de canchas de pickleball y, dada su ubicación, tendrían un impacto mínimo en las residencias y la fauna silvestre. El personal no puede compartir detalles específicos en este momento; sin embargo, las conversaciones recientes con los propietarios han sido productivas y se están llevando a cabo debates para determinar si estos terrenos pueden utilizarse para construir pistas de pickleball públicas.

Enfoque de la reunion comunitaria del 27 de agosto

Se ha programado una reunión comunitaria para el miércoles 27 de agosto de 2025, a las 6:30 p. m., en el Centro Comunitario Rengstorff, en el Redwood Hall, con el fin de revisar las tres ubicaciones que el Concejo ha encargado al personal para estudiar y recabar opiniones adicionales del público sobre dichas opciones.

En esta reunión el personal va a:

• Proporcionar un historial del proyecto y una descripción general de cómo hemos llegado a este punto del proceso.

• Compartir y revisar los conceptos de diseño para las tres ubicaciones actuales del estudio.

• Reconocer que el personal de la Ciudad está colaborando activamente con los propietarios privados, aunque cabe señalar que aún no se dispone de detalles específicos debido al carácter continuo de estas conversaciones.

• Organizar una jornada de puertas abiertas tras la presentación, en la que los miembros de la comunidad puedan examinar con más detalle los diferentes conceptos para las tres ubicaciones, formular preguntas al personal y aportar comentarios adicionales y observaciones por escrito.

La importancia de la opinión comunitaria

Queremos reconocer las opiniones del público que ya hemos recibido en relación con las tres ubicaciones que se están considerando. Los residentes han compartido sus opiniones y preocupaciones, y el personal de la Ciudad reconoce el impacto que la incorporación de canchas de pickleball en estas ubicaciones podrían tener en los vecindarios y propiedades circundantes. Estas aportaciones han sido muy valiosas para comprender las oportunidades y los retos relacionados con cada opción.

El personal de la Ciudad utilizará las aportaciones adicionales de la reunión comunitaria para elaborar un resumen de los comentarios recibidos hasta la fecha. Este resumen se publicará en el sitio web del proyecto.

Siguientes pasos

El personal de la Ciudad continuará las conversaciones sobre el posible uso de estas propiedades recientemente identificadas. El personal mantendrá informada a la comunidad y se programarán reuniones públicas adicionales para continuar el diálogo con la comunidad.

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WHEN: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 @ 6:30PM PDT

WHERE: Mountain View Community Center - Redwood Hall - 201 S. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040 (In-Person Only)

OPTIONAL RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-study-project-update-community-meeting-tickets-1557392144829?aff=oddtdtcreator

As part of the Pickleball Study, Design & Construction project, a City-wide study has been conducted based on community input for new, dedicated pickleball courts. City staff will provide an update on the project and present two additional site options: Cuesta Park Annex and the future San Rafael Park site (939 San Rafael Ave.). On August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm, Public Works staff will present draft study findings, including location and number of courts recommended to the community for public input and feedback during the meeting. Interpretation in Chinese and Spanish will be provided.

The feedback received from the community meeting will be used to develop a recommendation to the City Council at a future meeting.

Community Meeting Format
This community meeting will begin with a brief presentation, followed by an open house designed to gather public feedback. The presentation will provide a project overview, share updated study findings (including the additional locations now under consideration), and review the proposed concept layouts.

During the open house, multiple stations will be set up around the room where attendees can:

• View the concepts and project information in greater detail
• Ask questions directly of staff
• Provide feedback and input on the project

Information will also be available on how community members can submit additional feedback after the meeting.

PARKING:

Please carpool, take public transportation where possible, or allow extra time for parking. Parking at the Community Center may be limited. And overflow parking at the Senior Center will be limited due to half the Senior Center parking lot being closed for construction Aug. 27 - Sep. 1. If the Community Center parking lot is full, additional parking may be found on Crisanto Avenue, or at the Rengstorff Picnic BBQ Area parking lot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For any questions, please contact Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov.

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社区会议 - 2025年8月27日

时间：2025年8月27日，星期三，下午6:30（太平洋夏令时间）

地点：山景城社区中心 - 红木厅(Redwood Hall) - 201 S. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040（仅限现场参加）

此处可选预约回复：https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-study-project-update-community-meeting-tickets-1557392144829?aff=oddtdtcreator

作为匹克球研究、设计和建设项目的一部分，我们根据社区意见开展了一项全市范围的关于新建匹克球专用球场的研究。市府工作人员将提供项目最新进展，并介绍两个额外的场地选择：Cuesta Park Annex 和未来的San Rafael公园场地（939 San Rafael Ave）。 2025年8月27日下午6:30，公共工程部门工作人员将向社区提交研究结果草案，包括建议的球场位置和数量，以征求公众意见和反馈。会议期间将提供中文和西班牙语口译服务。社区会议收到的反馈将用于制定一份计划于2025年秋季提交给市议会的建议。

社区会议形式 本次社区会议将以简短的演示开始，随后将举行开放日活动，旨在收集公众反馈。演示将提供项目概述，分享最新的研究成果（包括目前正在考虑的其他地点），并审查拟议的概念布局。  开放日期间，会议室内将设置多个站点，与会者可以：  • 更详细地了解概念和项目信息。  • 直接向工作人员提问。  • 提供关于项目的反馈和意见。  会议结束后，还将提供社区成员如何提交补充反馈的信息。

停车：  请拼车、尽可能乘坐公共交通工具或预留额外停车时间。社区中心的停车位可能有限。由于8月27日至9月1日期间，老年中心一半的停车场将因施工而关闭，因此老年中心的超额停车位也将受到限制。如果社区中心停车场已满，您可以在 Crisanto Avenue 或 Rengstorff 野餐烧烤区停车场找到额外的停车位。

期待您的莅临！如有任何疑问，请联系 Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov。

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Reunión comunitaria – 27 de agosto, 2025

CUÁNDO: miércoles 27 de agosto, 2025 a las 6:30 p. m. (PDT)

DÓNDE: Centro Comunitario de Mountain View - Redwood Hall - 201 S. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040 (sólo en persona) RESERVA OPCIONAL DISPONIBLE EN EL SIGUIENTE ENLACE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-study-project-update-community-meeting-tickets-1557392144829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Como parte del proyecto de estudio, diseño y construcción de canchas de pickleball, se ha llevado a cabo un estudio en toda la ciudad basado en las opiniones de la comunidad sobre la creación de nuevas canchas específicas para este deporte. El personal de la Ciudad informará sobre los últimos adelantos del proyecto y presentará dos opciones adicionales de ubicación: el anexo de Cuesta Park y la futura ubicación de San Rafael Park (939 San Rafael Ave.). El 27 de agosto de 2025 a las 6:30 p. m., el personal de Obras Públicas presentará a la comunidad el borrador de los resultados del estudio, incluyendo la ubicación y el número de canchas recomendadas, para que la comunidad exponga sus opiniones y comentarios durante la reunión. Habrá interpretación en chino y español.

Las opiniones recibidas durante la reunión comunitaria servirán de base para desarrollar una recomendación que se presentará al Concejo Municipal en el otoño de 2025.

Formato de la reunión comunitaria  Esta reunión comunitaria comenzará con una breve presentación, seguida de una jornada de puertas abiertas diseñada para recopilar comentarios del público. La presentación ofrecerá una descripción general del proyecto, compartirá los resultados actualizados del estudio (incluidas las ubicaciones adicionales que se están considerando) y revisará los diseños conceptuales propuestos.   Durante la jornada de puertas abiertas, se instalarán varias estaciones en la sala donde los asistentes podrán:   • Ver los conceptos y la información del proyecto con mayor detalle   • Hacer preguntas directamente al personal   • Proporcionar comentarios y sugerencias sobre el proyecto   También se proporcionará información sobre cómo los miembros de la comunidad pueden enviar comentarios adicionales después de la reunión. 

ESTACIONAMIENTO:  Por favor, compartan el vehículo, utilicen el transporte público siempre que sea posible o reserven tiempo adicional para estacionar. El estacionamiento en el Centro Comunitario podría ser limitado. El estacionamiento adicional en el Centro para Personas Mayores también será limitado debido a que la mitad del estacionamiento del Centro para Personas Mayores estará cerrado por obras del 27 de agosto al 1 de septiembre. Si el estacionamiento del Centro Comunitario está lleno, se puede encontrar estacionamiento adicional en Crisanto Avenue o en el estacionamiento del área de picnic y barbacoa Rengstorff.

¡Queremos que asista a la reunión del 27 de agosto!

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov.

June 2025 Update - Pickleball Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document

The City of Mountain View has received many comments and questions regarding the Pickleball Study, Design and Construction Project. The purpose of this project is to support the continued growth of pickleball and provide Mountain View players with increased access to courts. The project seeks to find solutions that meet the needs of pickleball players, while continuing to also meet the needs of tennis players as well as City parks and open space visitors and neighbors. In recognition of the importance of finding a solution that works for the Mountain View community, the City Council has included this issue in its Fiscal Years 2025-27 Council Work Plan.

In response to these inquiries, staff has developed a Pickleball Project Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document posted in the Documents section below to the right, providing information about the process and considerations in the complex undertaking of developing and deciding on a pickleball court location and number of court options.

A Community Meeting is planned for late summer/early fall to present study findings and gather public input. You can subscribe to the project email list to the right for future updates.

Thank you for your continued engagement. Please feel free to reach out to Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov if you have any questions or need additional information about the project.

April 2025 Update

Council provided direction at the April 22, 2025 City Council meeting for staff to evaluate two additional sites as potential locations for new, dedicated pickleball courts in the study: Cuesta Park Annex and the future San Rafael Park site (939 San Rafael Avenue). City Council approved the addition of these sites to the Pickleball Study as part of the Strategic Priorities FY 25-27 Council Work Plan. No determination has been made. Over the next few months, the Feasibility Study will identify the opportunities and constraints at these locations.

December 2024 Update

We are aware of the ongoing interest and recent correspondence about the Pickleball Study, Design and Construction project. The Parks and Recreation Commission report had previously indicated that this item would be brought to Council in December 2024. However, our current update is that it has been delayed and will no longer be included on the December agenda. Instead, it is anticipated to be rescheduled for an agenda in early 2025.

To stay updated on the project’s progress and timeline, we encourage you to check back on this website, which will be updated as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your understanding and continued engagement. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional information.

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - October 23, 2024

The City of Mountain View’s Pickeball Study, Design & Construction project is underway, with the study phase concluding. Staff previously presented the study findings, including locations and number of courts recommended to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and comment on June 12, 2024. The Commission requested for staff to study additional layout options and other alternatives to return at a later date for more discussion. Staff has prepared added options and will be returning on October 23, 2024 to PRC to present this item at the time and location below. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings are open to the public, and more information including agendas and location can be found here. (IN-PERSON ONLY. No recording will be available after this meeting.)

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 @ 7:00PM PDT (or as soon as the item can be heard)

WHERE: (IN-PERSON ONLY) Mountain View Community Center - Redwood Hall - 201 S. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA

If you have any questions about this project, please call (650) 903-6260 or send an e-mail to Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov.

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - June 12, 2024

The City of Mountain View’s Pickeball Study, Design & Construction project is underway, with the study phase concluding. The feedback received from the survey and community meeting was used to review feasibility and assess potential new, dedicated pickleball court locations, amenities, number of courts, and develop a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Commission on June 12, followed by City Council in the future.

Staff will be presenting the study findings, including locations and number of courts recommended to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and comment at the time and location below. Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings are open to the public, and more information including agendas, location and Zoom link can be found here.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 7:00PM PDT (or as soon as the item can be heard)

WHERE: Mountain View City Hall - 2nd Floor Plaza Conference Room & Video Conference - 500 Castro St, Mountain View, CA (with overflow in Council Chambers)

If you have any questions about this project, please call (650) 903-6260 or send an e-mail to Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov.

PRC presentation slides and Jun. 12 2024 PRC agenda item documents including memorandum and community engagement results can be found at the links to the right under the "Documents" section.

May 2024 Update

The City of Mountain View’s Pickeball Study, Design & Construction project is underway, with the study phase initiated. The study will review feasibility and assess potential court locations, identify amenities, and prepare a conceptual design layout for new dedicated pickleball courts.

A community survey was completed in February 2024 requesting feedback on potential court locations and amenities. A community meeting was held on April 8, 2024 to provide an overview of the project and another opportunity for community input and feedback. We had a great turnout! Approximately 75 members of the community attended, including City residents, Mountain View Pickleball Club members, Mountain View Tennis Club members, and others. Staff gathered public input via breakout groups on potential locations and amenities for new dedicated pickleball courts, with many members submitting feedback in writing. Staff and the landscape architect are analyzing the public input, as well as the previous online survey results, assessing feasibility, and preparing concepts based on this input for potential new court locations.

The concept layouts will identify the number and location(s) of new dedicated pickleball courts to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.

You can sign up for email project updates at the link to the right.

Community Meeting - April 8, 2024

WHEN: Monday, April 8, 2024 @ 6:30PM PST

WHERE: Mountain View Community Center - Redwood Hall - 201 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040

As part of the Pickleball Study, Design & Construction project, in February an online survey was released to gather data and feedback from the community on possible court locations, amenities, desired number of new courts, play frequency, and other feedback. On April 8, 2024 at 6:30pm, Public Works staff will host an in-person community meeting at the Community Center to provide an additional opportunity for community input and feedback.

The feedback received from the survey and community meeting will be used to review feasibility and assess potential new, dedicated pickleball court locations, amenities, number of courts, and develop a recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Commission this summer, followed by City Council in the future.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For any questions, please contact Faryal.Saiidnia@mountainview.gov.

March 2024 Update

The City of Mountain View’s Pickeball Study, Design & Construction project is underway, with the study phase initiated. The study will review feasibility and assess potential court locations, identify amenities, and prepare a conceptual design layout for new dedicated pickleball courts.

A community survey was completed in February 2024 requesting feedback on potential court locations and amenities. Following the survey, a community meeting will be held to provide initial study findings and another opportunity for community input and feedback. The feedback received from the survey and community meeting will provide staff with the information to develop and identify the number, location(s), and layout of the pickleball courts to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.

You can sign up for email project updates at the link to the right.

Project History

Pickleball, a racket sport that mixes tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, has become one of the fastest growing sports in America over the last few years. In 2015, the City launched a pickleball program using a temporary painted asphalt court at Rengstorff Park. The program quickly grew in popularity within the community and, in 2018, three pickleball courts were installed at Rengstorff Park—two courts dedicated with nets and one court lined without a net to provide flexible use for pickleball or “ball wall” users.

The City has seen a large increase in the number of pickleball players utilizing the temporary and permanent courts as well as an increase in the number of community requests for additional pickleball courts to be installed. To accommodate these growing requests in the short term, a pilot program for additional dual-striped tennis/pickleball courts was implemented at Rengstorff Park.

In order to support the continued growth of pickleball and provide players more access to courts, the City is conducting a pickleball court design study to assess potential locations and prepare a conceptual design plan.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in 2023 and a consultant has been awarded.