Get Help

Fighting pickleball noise pollution requires a broad range of knowledge and skills. The people and resources listed below may be of help to you. 

Neighbor Planning a Backyard Court or Playing Pickleball Nearby

If your neighbor is planning to build a pickleball court or convert an outside surface, talk with them about the project. Proactive discussions, education and collaborative site planning can save time, money and relationships.

If your neighbor is creating a noise nuisance by playing pickleball near your property, talk with her/him about your concerns. People playing pickleball may be unaware of the impact of noise on neighbors. Unfortunately, some people don't care about their neighbors.

If you can't reach a solution that ensures the peaceful enjoyment of your property, contact your municipality, homeowner's association and/or a licensed attorney.

Pickleball Noise Relief Facebook Group (community with similar experience)

Consider reaching out to people on Facebook

Photo: Neighbors at Glenhaven Park participate in opposition to "dual use pilot" during the COVID lockdown.

Neighbors in Your Community

When faced with a current or potential noise nuisance situation, it's important to contact your neighbors to coordinate your efforts. Generally, the more people who report a noise nuisance, the more likely it is that authorities will take action.

Licensed Attorney

It may be less expensive and more effective in the long run to hire a qualified licensed attorney early in the process. An experienced attorney can help you weigh your options and guide you through resolution of your noise nuisance issue.

Several resources are available to help you find a professional attorney. Lawyers are in high demand so start your search early.

Local Authorities

If asking pickleball players to stop creating a noise nuisance doesn't improve your situation, report active noise nuisance events by filing a complaint with local police or use a non-emergency noise reporting system.

When resolving noise nuisance disputes, residents are often asked if they previously reported the issue to the authorities. Having data from multiple noise complaints helps authorities monitor frequency and extent of noise nuisance events. 

Acoustical Engineer/Professional

Acoustical professionals can perform proactive noise assessments (estimates of potential noise for new courts) or on-site sound level monitoring of active pickleball courts. Choose an expert with experience measuring "highly impulsive noise".

It is not unusual for people to try to save money by performing their own sound level study. Suitable sound level monitoring equipment is expensive (~$4000 +) and impulsive sound level monitoring requires special skills. Do-it-yourself studies often lead to confusing and questionable results and support bad decisions.

Decision Makers

Report noise nuisance events and potential noise nuisance issues (e.g. new pickleball courts close to your home) through reporting channels that fit to your situation. 

Public Pickleball Courts

Private Pickleball Court(s)

Healthcare Providers

People affected by pickleball noise often describe physical and/or mental health concerns. 

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY:

Long-term exposure to noise pollution has been linked to increased stress and stress-related health conditions. If pickleball noise is negatively affecting your health, speak with your healthcare provider to ensure that new health conditions are detected and treated. 

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