Eastgate Park courts switch to pickleball-only

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  Eastgate Park's dual-use sport courts will become pickleball-only starting Tuesday, Sept. 1“Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 1, tennis nets will be removed and the two dual-use sport courts — currently operating as tennis courts overlaid with markings for four pickleball courts using portable nets — will permanently transition to pickleball‑only use.”
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  Tennis nets will be removed“Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 1, tennis nets will be removed and the two dual-use sport courts — currently operating as tennis courts overlaid with markings for four pickleball courts using portable nets — will permanently transition to pickleball‑only use.”
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  The courts will be permanently transitioned to pickleball use“the two dual-use sport courts — currently operating as tennis courts overlaid with markings for four pickleball courts using portable nets — will permanently transition to pickleball‑only use.”
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  Pickleball participation has risen citywide“Pickleball participation continues to rise citywide, supported by multiple recreation planning assessments and high interest in the sport expressed through community feedback.”
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  Bellevue Parks & Community Services cites recreation planning assessments as justification“Pickleball participation continues to rise citywide, supported by multiple recreation planning assessments and high interest in the sport expressed through community feedback.”
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  Bellevue Parks & Community Services cites community feedback as justification“Pickleball participation continues to rise citywide, supported by multiple recreation planning assessments and high interest in the sport expressed through community feedback.”
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  The department states the change aligns with recreation access goals“The court conversion aligns with Bellevue’s recreation access goals and ensures long‑term quality and usability of the courts.”
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  The department states the change ensures long-term court quality“The court conversion aligns with Bellevue’s recreation access goals and ensures long‑term quality and usability of the courts.”
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  Resurfacing with permanent pickleball lines is planned as a follow-up project“A follow-up project is planned to resurface the courts with only pickleball lines, creating durable and consistent play conditions.”
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  Tennis courts remain available at Silver Leaf park“Several nearby parks continue to offer public tennis courts, including Silver Leaf, Lakemont, Spiritridge and Sunset – all within approximately three miles of Eastgate Park.”
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  Tennis courts remain available at Lakemont park“Several nearby parks continue to offer public tennis courts, including Silver Leaf, Lakemont, Spiritridge and Sunset – all within approximately three miles of Eastgate Park.”
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  Tennis courts remain available at Spiritridge park“Several nearby parks continue to offer public tennis courts, including Silver Leaf, Lakemont, Spiritridge and Sunset – all within approximately three miles of Eastgate Park.”
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  Tennis courts remain available at Sunset parkNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Silver Leaf, Lakemont, Spiritridge and Sunset parks are within three miles of Eastgate Park“Silver Leaf, Lakemont, Spiritridge and Sunset – all within approximately three miles of Eastgate Park.”
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  No other dual-use courts in Bellevue are scheduled for conversion at this time“Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services Department does not currently have conversions planned at any other dual‑use courts in Bellevue.”