FAQs

The Pickleball Noise Assessment guidelines prepared for the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Pickleball BC by BAP Acoustics in 2023, provides the minimum setback distances recommended to meet a 50dBA noise level target (Table 1). Note that these setback distances are from the perimeter court lines, not the fence line, to the nearest residential property line.

For the four proposed pickleball courts at Cedar Community Secondary School, the minimum setback distance across soft ground is 45m if a noise barrier such as a mesh screen is utilized. The existing tennis court is approximately 60m across soft ground to the nearest property line to the court marking lines.

Yes, to meet the setback distance required to meet the 50dBA, an acoustic barrier will be installed on the fence.  

As is the case with all publicly funded park amenities, the courts will be available to the public for both formal and informal play.  Specific details related to the booking (allocation) of the courts have yet to be determined and will be based on best practices and community input and will be administered by the RDN.

Community consultation on the development of pickleball courts and a playground will take place in the fall of 2025.  Stay informed by registering to the RDN Get Involved website and subscribing to this project page. Dates and times for community consultation will be posted here closer to the date.

The hours of use will be determined through a joint use agreement between the RDN and School District 68. The School District will establish the public use hours of the courts. Responsibilities for enforcing the terms of the agreement will be stated in the agreement. The RDN holds agreements with various School Districts for similar courts, and the public is generally respectful of posted times regarding public amenity use.

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in British Columbia. Repurposing the underutilized tennis courts at the high school is a cost-effective way to provide this recreation amenity in the Cedar area. It’s a great opportunity to promote health and fitness, introduce a new sport to students during school hours and provide additional recreation opportunities to the community.

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