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June 29, 2022 Rick DeGardner Public Services Director City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Res. Pickleball at Tower Park Dear Mr. DeGardner, On April 26, 2022, we spoke by phone and had some discussion about open Play and that a group would be playing in the mornings using the Open Play format . we have been playing for about 2 to 2 . 5 hours during most mornings Monday through Saturdays , Prospective players have stopped by to inquire about pickleball and have been invited to play with the group and we have been considerate of the few foursomes that have shown up to play as a group and they have been invited to join the group play, now or in the future . The purpose of this letter is to request the city consider posting the Tower Park Pickleball Courts for reserved Open Play from 8 : 00 am to 11 .* 00 am, Monday through Saturday and 6 pm to 8 pm Monday through Thursday . Most pickleball players play some form of Open Play . Let me briefly explain Open Play . It is simply a predetermined time where pickleball players show up at the courts to play . you do not have to worry about finding other people to play with and are welcomed to play with others . Open Play is open to all skill levels Doubles games are recommended to maintain flow of play If courts are full and players are waiting, players must change after 1 game There is a system to change players . " Four-on „ „four-off," winners play previous grinners, losers play previous losers, etc . Paddles are set along the fence line or in a paddle holder and the order shall determine who is up next on the court . Most of the neighboring cities have a designated time for Open Play . Lexington Athletic Complex in 81� has reserved open Play, M -Sun 8 am to 12 pm . l tennis lined for 2 pickleball and temporary nets and 4 Medicated pickleball . Also 1 tennis only . Fenway Park in Forest Lake has reserved Open Play, M4 8 to 11 am . 7 dedicated pickleball courts . Bobby Theisen Park in Shoreview has reserved Open Play, M- F 8 to J. J. am and Tue, Th, & Sun 6 to 9 pm . 6 dedicated pickleball courts . Shoreview Commons in Shoreview has reserved open Play, M � F 8 to 11 am and Tue, Th, & Sun 6 to 9 pm . 2 tennis courts lined for 6 pickleball courts ( requires, temporary net, have 8 wheeled and others need to be brought or are in the metal storage box) .