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Glen Cove Halts Pickleball Courts Amid Noise Controversy

2/17/2026

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Glen Cove imposed a three-month moratorium on new pickleball courts after residents raised noise concerns.
Pamela Panzenbeck, the mayor of Glen Cove, says the moratorium will allow time to craft regulations.
The controversy has spread beyond Glen Cove, with nationwide complaints and Carmel, California implementing a permanent ban.
Despite the backlash, some pickleball players defend the sport as a valuable addition to their lives.

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Glen Cove imposed a three-month moratorium on new pickleball courts after residents raised noise concerns.
Pamela Panzenbeck, the mayor of Glen Cove, says the moratorium will allow time to craft regulations.
The controversy has spread beyond Glen Cove, with nationwide complaints and Carmel, California implementing a permanent ban.
Despite the backlash, some pickleball players defend the sport as a valuable addition to their lives.