Freestone Park Pickleball and Splash Pad Design Review (DR26-94)

At a glance

What: design review for a new phase of Freestone Park on about 12 acres: 16 pickleball courts, a recirculating splash pad, a covered playground, restroom building, shade structures, trees and about 53 additional parking spaces (about 106 total).
Where it stands: approved 6-1 by the Planning Commission on October 28 after being pulled from the consent calendar. The project is funded in the current fiscal year; construction would take about a year once started, and timing is being evaluated.

2026-10-28 - Pulled from the consent calendar at the study session after concern from the public or Commission, the item was heard as a separate hearing.
2026-10-28 - Staff said the site has no light spillover (24-foot parking-lot poles, 50-foot pickleball poles) and the restroom building uses brick and tan tones to match the existing recreation facility. The project manager said the splash pad recirculates water, construction is about a year, and the project is funded this fiscal year.
2026-10-28 - One member of the public asked whether the funding was allocated. The Commission approved the item 6-1.