'We love the park the way it is.' Galesburg’s Rotary Park pickleball plan faces resident pushback

'We love the park the way it is.' Galesburg’s Rotary Park pickleball plan faces resident pushback

The proposed pickleball courts will feature a durable concrete surface, arranged side by side with perimeter and dividing fences, and positioned southwest of the warming shelter at Rotary Park. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A proposal to build six to eight pickleball courts at Rotary Park in Galesburg has sparked opposition from nearby residents, who cite noise, lighting, and parking concerns, as well as a lack of initial community input. The Galesburg Cit…