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Noise complaints prompt Roanoke to require 'quiet pickleballs' at several city parks

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REQUIRED AT FOUR ROANOKE PARKS

Noise complaints prompt Roanoke to require 'quiet pickleballs' at several city parks

NORA SHELLY The Roanoke Times
Oct 13, 2026
Oct 13, 2026 Updated 5 hrs ago
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Kimo Dhane returns a shot to pickleball partner Carey Shaffner during a game Friday at Shrine Hill Park in Roanoke. The city recently introduced quieter pickleballs for community use at the park.

HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

Kimo Dhane returns a shot to pickleball partner Carey Shaffner during a game Friday at Shrine Hill Park in Roanoke. The city recently introduced quieter pickleballs for community use at the park.

HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

Kimo Dhane returns a shot to pickleball partner Carey Shaffner during a game Friday at Shrine Hill Park in Roanoke. The city recently introduced quieter pickleballs for community use at the park.

HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

Carey Shaffner returns a shot to pickleball partner Kimo Dhane during a game Friday at Shrine Hill Park in Roanoke. The city recently introduced quieter pickleballs for community use at the park.

HEATHER ROUSSEAU, The Roanoke Times

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Roanoke is hoping special equipment can put a hush on one of America's most popular sports.

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