Resolution 2022-32066RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32066
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT TO PAINT LINES ON UP TO TEN TENNIS COURTS AT CITY
PARKS THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR BOTH TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL
PLAY.
WHEREAS, pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, table
tennis, and tennis on a court with players using paddles and a polymer ball similar to a wiffle
ball; and
WHEREAS, pickleball has experienced tremendous growth in the last five years, and the
ease of play, and its low impact on joints, has made it popular for groups of all ages and skill
sets; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Sports & Fitness Industry Association's ("SFIX), Sports, Fitness
and Leisure Activities Topline Participation Report estimates there are 4.2 million pickleball
players nationwide, and participation increased by 21 % from 2019 to 2020, with a five-year
average annual growth rate of 11 %; and -
WHEREAS, these trends make it the fastest growing racket sport in the country; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") has experienced significant pickleball
participation growth over the past few years; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department ("Department') receives numerous
requests per month for additional courts and is in regular contact with a Miami Beach pickleball
advocacy group which has more than 150 members; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the Department is working closely with the USA Pickleball
Ambassador, Lily Azel, in promoting and expanding the sport of pickleball within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City, like many others across the country, has met this exponential
growth by retrofitting existing tennis and indoor recreational facilities into multi -purpose courts to
accommodate pickleball; and
WHEREAS, currently, there are five convertible outdoor tennis/pickleball courts at four
facilities throughout the City: Fairway Park (2), Polo Park (1), Normandy Shores Park (1) and
Miami Beach Golf Club (1); and
WHEREAS, in order to meet the immediate needs of both tennis and pickleball players
within the City, the Department is recommending for existing outdoor community tennis courts to
be striped to allow both racquet sports to be played, until such time when dedicated pickleball
courts may be constructed (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, this would create an opportunity for our residents to enjoy the racquet sport
of their choice at their neighborhood courts:
Existing Neighborhood Tennis Courts (15):
• Fairway Park — 2
• Miami Beach Golf Club — 2
• Normandy Shores Park — 4
• Palm Island Park — 3
• Polo Park — 4; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the City's 5 convertible outdoor tennis/pickleball courts, the
Department recommends lining up to ten additional outdoor community tennis courts for both
tennis and pickleball, and has identified funding in their current budget to do so; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has identified funds in their current
FY 2021-2022 budget to complete this project; and
WHEREAS, an estimated maximum of 10 tennis courts may be restriped, at an average
cost of $1,000 each; and
WHEREAS, the total projected maximum cost impact is $10,000; and
WHEREAS, if additional funding is necessary, a referral to the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee will be required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to pain lines on up to ten
tennis courts at City parks that would allow for both tennis and pickleball play.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9` day of March 2022.
ATTEST:
MAR 1
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
4 20221
Dan Gelber, Mayor
IF CORP ORAT_D
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
City Attorney
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: March 9, 2022
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO PAINT LINES ON UP TO TEN TENNIS
COURTS AT CITY PARKS THAT WOULD ALLOW FOR BOTH TENNIS AND
PICKLEBALL PLAY.
RECOMMENDATION
The Parks and Recreation Department requests approval to line up to ten tennis courts at City
parks to allow for both tennis and pickleball play.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis on a
court with players using paddles and a polymer ball similar to a wiffle ball. Pickleball has
experienced tremendous growth in the last five years. The ease of play, and its low impact on
joints, has made it popular for groups of all ages and skill sets. The 2021 Sports & Fitness
Industry Association's ("SFIA"), Sports, Fitness and Leisure Activities Topline Participation
Report estimates there are 4.2 million pickleball players nationwide. Participation increased by
21 % from 2019 to 2020, with a five-year average annual growth rate of 11 %. These trends make
it the fastest growing racket sport in the country.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach ("City') has experienced significant pickleball participation growth over
the past few years. The Parks and Recreation Department ('Department') receives numerous
requests per month for additional courts and is in regular contact with a Miami Beach pickleball
advocacy group which has more than 150 members. Additionally, the Department is working
closely with the USA Pickleball Ambassador, Lily Azel, in promoting and expanding the sport of
pickleball within the City.
The City, like many others across the country, has met this exponential growth by retrofitting
existing tennis and indoor recreational facilities into multi -purpose courts to accommodate
pickleball. Currently, there are five convertible outdoor tennis/pickleball courts at four facilities
throughout the City. Fairway Park (2), Polo Park (1), Normandy Shores Park (1) and Miami
Beach Golf Club (1).
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In order to meet the immediate needs of both tennis and pickleball players within the City, the
Department is recommending for existing outdoor community tennis courts to be striped to allow
both raquet sports to be played, until which time dedicated pickleball courts may be constructed
(Exhibit A). This would create an opportunity for our residents to enjoy the racquet sport of their
choice at their neighborhood courts.
Existing Neighborhood Tennis Courts (15):
Fairway Park — 2
Miami Beach Golf Club — 2
Normandy Shores Park — 4
Palm Island Park— 3
Polo Park-4
In addition to the City's 5 convertible outdoor tennis/pickleball courts, the Department
recommends lining up to ten additional outdoor community tennis courts for both tennis and
pickleball, and has identified funding in their current budget to do so. If additional funding is
necessary, a request via the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee will be made.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Parks and Recreation Department has identified funds in their current FY 2021-2022
budget to complete this project. An estimated maximum of 10 tennis courts may be restriped, at
an average cost of $1,000 each. The total projected maximum cost impact is $10,000.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Budget Account: 011-0950-000343-28-406-545-00-00-00- Line 1
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know"' item.,pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Strategic Connection
Non -Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Exhibit A— Pickleball Court Photos
Resolution
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Exhibit A — Pickleball Courts
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