Clarke Road Pickleball Court Renovation and Expansion
Summary
After months of wrangling and nearly an hour of testimony, the council settled on renovating the four existing courts instead of expanding to six, with a push for noise mitigation in the design. Neighbors complained about noise, parking and traffic; players said demand far outstrips capacity.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $400,000+ sits in the capital fund for the courts, plus $28,180 for the required stormwater plan.
Pickleball players get safe, playable courts; abutting neighbors avoid a two-court expansion.
Players who wanted six courts; abutting neighbors remain concerned about noise from the renovated four.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Recreation Advisory Board - Aug 11, 2026
Pickleball court repairs and a stormwater plan have been approved.
Narragansett Town Council - Aug 3, 2026
After months of wrangling and nearly an hour of testimony, the council settled on renovating the four existing courts instead of expanding to six, with a push for noise mitigation in the design. Neighbors complained about noise, parking and traffic; players said demand far outstrips capacity.
Recreation Advisory Board - Jul 13, 2026
A $28,180 stormwater management plan and review of renovating the four Clarke Road courts — or expanding to six — goes before the Town Council on August 3. Neighbor Brett Williams opposes expansion over noise but agrees the courts need repairs.
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