The courts were officially approved today. It was a long fight to get here but we finally have a space for our community to gather and play. Keep an eye on the construction schedule because I know we are all ready to get out there and use them.
June 3, 2021
Final supporters
The developer, Lennar, is offering to build two pickleball courts with some seating and shade structues as a FREE gift to our community as a thank you for working together for several decades. Pickleball is fun for all ages and is quickly becoming the hot sport for seniors as it involves less running and less knee and elbow stress than tennis. Community amenities such as this are a big part of what makes living here so great and why Del Sur is so desirable to new buyers.
The pickleball courts take up only a very small portion of The Village Green (a pickle ball court is only about 1/4 the size of a tennis court, please see the diagram provided by the HOA for size and placement, if the diagram isn't showing properly on your mobile device click here for a better view). The two courts would not be near the street or the stage. The design and location of the courts have been already approved by the Del Sur CSC. The courts work really well for Fall Fest, Snow Day, movies in the park, etc. In fact, the CSC loves the idea because it creates a natural fenced in area that will become the adult-only beer and wine garden for all events. The CSC has, in fact, re-designed the fall festival layout to work with this new amenity.
The HOA did a full sound study and the levels of noise that would be produced from the courts at the closest homes were less than two people having a normal conversation with each other. There are a lot of people in the community that are really excited to have these pickleball courts come soon. Most pickleball courts require joining a separate club and paying use fees. The only other pickleball courts in Del Sur are in Auberge and are completely private for their own HOA and could never be opened up to the rest of Del Sur.
There are some people fighting against having this new amenity at The Village Green. It was originally planned to be built at Aubrey Park, but nearby residents fought against that because they worried about the noise to nearby homes and did not want to give up any of the green space there. So, the developer agreed to move the plan to a larger park further away from any homes, yet still some people are fighting against it despite that the current plan has been well thought out and a noise study was conducted. Those who are fighting it are making themselves heard, so those in support of it must speak up or the current plan might get defeated, and if it gets defeated I don’t think we will be gifted this free amenity at all.
Please help to show support for free pickleball courts for our community by doing as many as possible of the following ASAP:
- Sign this online petition (and please put your address in the comments section at the bottom!)
- Email the HOA to express your support (again, include your address!) Send your email to: [email protected]
- Pass this along to all of your Del Sur friends and encourage them to show their support!
Updates
March 30, 2021
The emails I receive about this project grow more complicated by the day as I try to address every neighbor's concern. I am exhausted by the constant pushback, but I continue to believe this space will benefit us all in the long run.
March 30, 2021
Reaching this point has been a long and draining climb but the level of interest proves how much this amenity actually matters to our neighbors. It is exhausting to keep explaining the benefits of these courts when the facts are already right in front of us. I am tired but your clear backing keeps me focused on getting this built.
Reached 100 supporters
March 30, 2021
82 Comments
The pickle ball court will make me more active and healthier. I am in 100% support to get this done and not loose our opportunity with the builder.
Definitely in favor, and I'm not a pickleball player but I know how many people love this social, non-intrusive, not loud, fun sport.
I support the addition of pickleball courts in the Del Sur Village Green. The courts would be walking distance from my home and I've enjoyed playing pickleball for years and there are no other courts nearby. 16750 Coyote Bush Drive Unit 95
Pickleball is the hottest growing sport and would be a wonderful addition to the Del Sur community. I live in Avante but still pay the Del Sur HOA fees. There is an abundance of parks and pools for kids, even for dogs. This would be a nice amenity for older adults. Avante #82
This addition is in a designated recreation area, and is an appropriate location for Pickleball Courts. Our community deserves this amenity.
Big supporter. Let’s do it!
I would love to have pickle ball courts near us!
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The courts were officially approved today. It was a long fight to get here but we finally have a space for our community to gather and play. Keep an eye on the construction schedule because I know we are all ready to get out there and use them.
June 3, 2021
Final supporters
The developer, Lennar, is offering to build two pickleball courts with some seating and shade structues as a FREE gift to our community as a thank you for working together for several decades. Pickleball is fun for all ages and is quickly becoming the hot sport for seniors as it involves less running and less knee and elbow stress than tennis. Community amenities such as this are a big part of what makes living here so great and why Del Sur is so desirable to new buyers.
The pickleball courts take up only a very small portion of The Village Green (a pickle ball court is only about 1/4 the size of a tennis court, please see the diagram provided by the HOA for size and placement, if the diagram isn't showing properly on your mobile device click here for a better view). The two courts would not be near the street or the stage. The design and location of the courts have been already approved by the Del Sur CSC. The courts work really well for Fall Fest, Snow Day, movies in the park, etc. In fact, the CSC loves the idea because it creates a natural fenced in area that will become the adult-only beer and wine garden for all events. The CSC has, in fact, re-designed the fall festival layout to work with this new amenity.
The HOA did a full sound study and the levels of noise that would be produced from the courts at the closest homes were less than two people having a normal conversation with each other. There are a lot of people in the community that are really excited to have these pickleball courts come soon. Most pickleball courts require joining a separate club and paying use fees. The only other pickleball courts in Del Sur are in Auberge and are completely private for their own HOA and could never be opened up to the rest of Del Sur.
There are some people fighting against having this new amenity at The Village Green. It was originally planned to be built at Aubrey Park, but nearby residents fought against that because they worried about the noise to nearby homes and did not want to give up any of the green space there. So, the developer agreed to move the plan to a larger park further away from any homes, yet still some people are fighting against it despite that the current plan has been well thought out and a noise study was conducted. Those who are fighting it are making themselves heard, so those in support of it must speak up or the current plan might get defeated, and if it gets defeated I don’t think we will be gifted this free amenity at all.
Please help to show support for free pickleball courts for our community by doing as many as possible of the following ASAP:
- Sign this online petition (and please put your address in the comments section at the bottom!)
- Email the HOA to express your support (again, include your address!) Send your email to: [email protected]
- Pass this along to all of your Del Sur friends and encourage them to show their support!
Updates
March 30, 2021
The emails I receive about this project grow more complicated by the day as I try to address every neighbor's concern. I am exhausted by the constant pushback, but I continue to believe this space will benefit us all in the long run.
March 30, 2021
Reaching this point has been a long and draining climb but the level of interest proves how much this amenity actually matters to our neighbors. It is exhausting to keep explaining the benefits of these courts when the facts are already right in front of us. I am tired but your clear backing keeps me focused on getting this built.
Reached 100 supporters
March 30, 2021
82 Comments
I support having free pickleball courts in del sur. We don't have enough activities for empty nest residents here in Del Sur.
The pickle ball court will make me more active and healthier. I am in 100% support to get this done and not loose our opportunity with the builder.
Definitely in favor, and I'm not a pickleball player but I know how many people love this social, non-intrusive, not loud, fun sport.
I support the addition of pickleball courts in the Del Sur Village Green. The courts would be walking distance from my home and I've enjoyed playing pickleball for years and there are no other courts nearby. 16750 Coyote Bush Drive Unit 95
Pickleball is the hottest growing sport and would be a wonderful addition to the Del Sur community. I live in Avante but still pay the Del Sur HOA fees. There is an abundance of parks and pools for kids, even for dogs. This would be a nice amenity for older adults. Avante #82
This addition is in a designated recreation area, and is an appropriate location for Pickleball Courts. Our community deserves this amenity.
Big supporter. Let’s do it!
I would love to have pickle ball courts near us!
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I support having free pickleball courts in del sur. We don't have enough activities for empty nest residents here in Del Sur.