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Carmel City Council Moves to Ban Pickleball Permanently

11/22/2025

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The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council unanimously voted to draft a permanent pickleball ban at the town's only public courts due to persistent noise complaints.
The action follows a temporary ban enacted in October.
Mayor Dale Byrne of Carmel-by-the-Sea expressed disappointment that the city cannot balance the sport's benefits with community peace.
If approved, the ban would be the first of its kind in California.

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The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council unanimously voted to draft a permanent pickleball ban at the town's only public courts due to persistent noise complaints.
The action follows a temporary ban enacted in October.
Mayor Dale Byrne of Carmel-by-the-Sea expressed disappointment that the city cannot balance the sport's benefits with community peace.
If approved, the ban would be the first of its kind in California.