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Why the Pop, Pop, Pop of Pickleball Needs a Zoning Solution

As the nation’s fastest-growing sport transforms parks and neighborhoods, planners have a chance to lead — before the conflicts land in court.

November 14, 2025

By Charles Leahy

As the nation’s fastest-growing sport transforms parks and neighborhoods, planners have a chance to lead — before the conflicts land in court.

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