The Phase 1 survey was conducted in June 2025. The results of the first survey helped to narrow down which parks to focus on for Phase 2. Please scroll down to the survey to provide input for the Phase 2 survey.

Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation has heard an overwhelming desire for more pickleball opportunities to be added to the parks system. This survey will close September 22.

While dedicated pickleball courts are often a preferred option, new courts can be cost prohibitive and take several years to construct. Because of these restrictions, we are exploring more immediate and creative ways to meet public demand. One way to do this is to add pickleball striping to existing city tennis courts.

After conducting a citywide pickleball survey in June 2025, there are four (4) parks being considered as a potential location to add striping to the existing tennis court:

• Hunt
• Cranbrook
• Northside
• Veterans Memorial (adding striping to more courts)

Staff would now like feedback from the neighbors of these parks! Please complete the survey to provide input about the possible addition of pickleball striping at the park closest to you.

As we explore the possibility of adding pickleball striping to existing tennis courts, several factors should be considered by both the City and the community. This survey is designed to gather your thoughts and help guide future decisions.

Park Use & Capacity: Each park has its own character and existing uses. Many are smaller in size and already serve specific recreational purposes. When introducing a new amenity, we consider whether the park can accommodate increased activity and visitor use. While we value active, vibrant parks, we must ensure that any additions are a good fit for the space and do not create conflicts or overcrowding.

Court Use: This survey focuses on adding pickleball striping to existing shared-use tennis courts, not on creating dedicated pickleball courts. Since tennis and pickleball share the same court space but have different play styles and equipment, we aim to balance demand for both sports. Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation is also actively planning for additional dedicated courts for both tennis and pickleball where feasible.

Court Conditions: The condition of a court is an important consideration. While constructing new courts is costly, we want to ensure that any sport is played on a safe and functional surface. There are typically two options for addressing worn courts: full reconstruction or surface crack repair. Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation is currently conducting a comprehensive assessment of all court types—tennis, pickleball, and basketball—with results expected later this year to guide future investments.

Sound: All recreational activities generate sound—whether from gameplay, cheering, or casual enjoyment. While sound itself is a natural part of parks, the location of sound sources can be an important consideration. Since comfort levels vary from person to person, we invite community input to help us evaluate whether a particular site is a good fit for this type of activity.

Striping can be done in one of two ways.

Center on tennis court net: Pickleball over striping is centered so that the existing tennis court net is used for play. Tennis court nets are not standard height for pickleball. One pickleball court per tennis court can be created with this method, and an example can be seen at the tennis courts at South Maple Park.

Place on either side of net: Pickleball over striping is placed to either side of the net and players provide their own portable standard nets (nets are also available from the Ann Arbor District Library). Two pickleball courts per tennis court can be created with this method, and an example can be seen at the tennis courts at Veterans’ Memorial Park.

Option	Pros	Cons	Examples
Center on tennis court net	Existing net can be utilized There are fewer overlapping lines	Only one pickleball court is created Net is not regulation height	Allmendinger South Maple Sylvan
Place on either side of net	Two pickleball courts are created	Players must bring their own portable nets*	Veterans Memorial Park

Currently there are dedicated pickleball courts at:

• Burns Park
• Leslie Park
  
  

There is pickleball striping on tennis courts at:

• Allmendinger Park
• South Maple Park*
• Sylvan Park
• Veterans Memorial Park (striping for 2 pickleball courts on 1 tennis court)
  
  

*Note that the South Maple Park courts, while still playable, are scheduled for demolition and reconstruction. The new court project will aim to create four dedicated pickleball courts and two dedicated tennis courts. This project is expected to start construction in spring 2026.