HomeMy WebLinkAbout7643RESOLUTION NO. 7643
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARK REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF
FIELDS, TENNIS COURTS, AND PICKLEBALL COURTS
WHEREAS, Section 4410.3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code provides that the
violation of any regulations adopted by Resolution of the City Council shall constitute
a violation of the Arcadia Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 1200 of the Arcadia Municipal Code provides penalties for
violations of the Arcadia Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Community Services Department and Police
Department have reported various problems concerning activity on City fields, tennis
courts, and pickleball courts; and
WHEREAS, the City has converted several tennis courts for the dual purpose of
pickleball and is in the process of constructing dedicated pickleball courts; and
WHEREAS, the City needs means to regulate and manage the usage of fields,
tennis courts, and pickleball courts to preserve peace and maintain the quality of City
parks; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution supersedes all previous resolutions pertaining to
tennis court regulations, including Resolution No. 5433.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The following rules and regulations are hereby adopted
pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 4410.3:
Regulations for Tennis and Pickleball Courts:
1. City and City authorized activities have priority over all other court use.
Courts must be relinquished for City and City authorized activities.
2. Courts are available to the public on a first -come, first -served basis.
3. United States Tennis Association ("USTA") and USA Pickleball Association
("USAPA") rules and etiquette apply.
4. When others are waiting for a court, usage is limited to:
a. Three -minute warm-ups.
b. Tennis:
i. One set for singles/two sets for doubles or 30-minute rally.
ii. 6-all will be determined by one additional game.
c. Pickleball:
i. One game or 30-minute rally.
ii. Games shall be to 11 points, win by 2.
5. Courts may not be used for tournaments, reserved, or scheduled
without the written consent of the City.
6. Unauthorized professional instruction is prohibited.
7. Removal or tampering with nets is prohibited.
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8. Only soft soled, athletic shoes are permitted.
9. Glass bottles or containers are prohibited.
10. Pets of any kind are prohibited.
11. Good neighbor etiquette, including lower noise levels, is always
required.
Regulations for All Fields:
1. City and City authorized activities have priority overall other field use. Fields
must be relinquished for City and City authorized activities.
2. Formal practices or games require a field reservation through the City.
3. Fields are available to the public on a first -come, first -served basis.
4. Unauthorized professional instruction is prohibited.
5. Glass bottles or containers are prohibited.
6. Pets of any kind are prohibited.
7. Motorized vehicles, bicycles, and wheeled toys are prohibited.
8. Golf is prohibited.
9. Canopies cannot be staked into grass. Canopies must be secured with
weights.
10.Good neighbor etiquette, including lower noise levels, is always required.
Additional Regulations for Synthetic Turf Fields:
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1. Food, beverages (other than water), sports drinks, gum, seeds, or nuts are
prohibited.
2. Metal cleats are prohibited. Only rubber cleats are allowed.
3. Chalk or field paint is prohibited.
4. Carts, umbrellas with spiked ends, or other spiked objects are prohibited.
5. Canopies and four legged chairs cannot be placed on synthetic turf.
Canopies and four legged chairs can only be placed on concrete. Canopies
must be secured with weights.
SECTION 2. The Resolution is effective upon its adoption by the City Council.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of July, 2025.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Maurer
City Attorney
Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, LINDA RODRIGUEZ, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Resolution No. 7643 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 17th day of June, 2025 and that said Resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Cao, Fu, Wang, and Kwan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cheng
N.
City Clerk of the City of Arcadia