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57 <br />STATISTICS <br />TREND 5 <br />PICKLEBALL <br />As the fastest-growing recreational sport in <br />the nation, pickleball can be found in many <br />communities across the country. Pickleball is <br />enjoyable for a variety of reasons: it’s inclusive to <br />people of all ages, provides a healthy and active way <br />to recreate socially, and boosts mood and mental <br />health. <br />However, there are concerns over the noise that <br />comes from pickleball courts. These concerns have <br />prompted many park and recreation agencies to <br />reconsider where to site new pickleball courts. <br />Demand for new courts may warrant the conversion <br />of underutilized tennis courts to pickleball courts. <br />pickleball <br />600 feet + under 40 dB <br />up to 50% <br />The fastest-growing recreational sport in the nation <br />Recommended distance pickleball courts should be placed <br />from a home + recommended level noise should be under <br />Amount of noise reduction to paddles and balls when using <br />sound-deadening equipment <br />Source: “Top Trends in Parks and Recreation for 2024” - <br />National Recreation and Park Association (2024) <br />Figure 2.15: Pickleball can be a noisy <br />activity for nearby residents <br />Figure 2.16: Tennis courts can easily be <br />converted to accommodate pickleball <br />courts <br />Figure 2.14: Community members engaging <br />in a game of pickleball