Rainier View Park – Covered Court

From the City of Sumner's Community Connection:

"You may have noticed that the new Covered Court in Rainier View Park is open for use, partially. Unfortunately, rain is puddling in the north section of the court. As we work with our project team to solve this issue, we have opened the southern portion of the courts for use. We’ve already seen it being used for basketball and pickleball, not at the same time. Once the full facility is open, we’ll assess if we need to set some expectations for which sports are in use (for example, basketball on Wednesdays and Fridays, pickleball on Saturdays, etc.) The lights remain on until 9 pm, which makes this court a great amenity for outdoor exercise after dark. Thank you for your patience as we work through a few issues with a new facility."


The exciting new Rainier View Park project in Sumner is set to transform the park into a more inclusive and enjoyable space for the community. This project encompasses a range of enhancements, starting with improvements to the ADA parking stalls and the installation of accessible ADA curb ramps and sidewalks, ensuring that everyone can easily access the park. Additionally, a brand-new bathroom facility equipped with water, sewer, and power will be constructed, adding much-needed convenience for park-goers.

For sports enthusiasts, the project includes replacing portions of and adding new pavement around the existing basketball court, renovating the sport courts with a covered roof designed to create the ultimate all-weather sports and recreation space. The court will also be painted to accommodate basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts.

The City has received grant funding from the Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) and Washington State's Local Community Project Program (LCP) to help fund this project.


From the City of Sumner's Community Connection:

"You may have noticed that the new Covered Court in Rainier View Park is open for use, partially. Unfortunately, rain is puddling in the north section of the court. As we work with our project team to solve this issue, we have opened the southern portion of the courts for use. We’ve already seen it being used for basketball and pickleball, not at the same time. Once the full facility is open, we’ll assess if we need to set some expectations for which sports are in use (for example, basketball on Wednesdays and Fridays, pickleball on Saturdays, etc.) The lights remain on until 9 pm, which makes this court a great amenity for outdoor exercise after dark. Thank you for your patience as we work through a few issues with a new facility."


The exciting new Rainier View Park project in Sumner is set to transform the park into a more inclusive and enjoyable space for the community. This project encompasses a range of enhancements, starting with improvements to the ADA parking stalls and the installation of accessible ADA curb ramps and sidewalks, ensuring that everyone can easily access the park. Additionally, a brand-new bathroom facility equipped with water, sewer, and power will be constructed, adding much-needed convenience for park-goers.

For sports enthusiasts, the project includes replacing portions of and adding new pavement around the existing basketball court, renovating the sport courts with a covered roof designed to create the ultimate all-weather sports and recreation space. The court will also be painted to accommodate basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts.

The City has received grant funding from the Recreation Conservation Office (RCO) and Washington State's Local Community Project Program (LCP) to help fund this project.


Questions?

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  • When are the pickleball courts expected to open?

    Karon asked 8 days ago

    Two of the three pickleball courts will be open by this weekend.

  • Any updates on the ETA for the covered basketball courts?

    Achase asked 23 days ago

    Unfortunately we do not have an update date for when the court will be fully open. The court may be partially opened in about two weeks. 

  • Once the court opens, what will be the scheduled hours for the lights?

    BK asked 17 days ago

    The lights are connected to a photocell so they will turn on at sunsets every day when it starts getting darker out. The lights will be on until the park closes at 9 pm.

  • I am a senior at Sumner High School and I am looking for a location to hold a schoolwide pickleball tournament, I was wondering what is the expected finish date of the covered court?

    Jack Hilliard asked about 1 month ago

    Unfortunately, we’ve ran into a couple issues with the covered court that we are working out with the contractor so we can’t open to court to the public yet. Once we have a better idea of how to resolve the issues, the City will provide an update as to when the court will be open.


    We have opened the parking stalls, new bathroom, and the gazebo to the public. 

  • When does the covered park open

    Mario asked about 1 month ago

    Unfortunately, we’ve ran into a couple issues with the covered court that we are working out with the contractor so we can’t open to court to the public yet. Once we have a better idea of how to resolve the issues, the City will provide an update as to when the court will be open.


    We have opened the parking stalls, new bathroom, and the gazebo to the public. 


  • Hi could you share the link to get a event permit for this court once's is open?

    abelardo asked about 1 month ago

    Hello,

    The City does not have a specific reservation system or event permit specific to the covered court. The park is open on a first come first serve basis. The City does have a general event permit for large events that can be applied for here:

    https://selfservice.sumnerwa.gov/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService#/permit/apply/83/0/0 


  • Can I rent it out for my sons birthday party?

    Krystle Mills asked about 2 months ago

    The City currently does not have a rental system for reserving space at the park. The park space is open on a first come first serve basis. 


    If you have a large event, you may apply for an event permit through the Development Services Department.

  • Hi do you have an update on when the covered area will be opening? Our preschool is hoping to have our annual event there at the beginning of October. Thank you!

    K Nelson asked 3 months ago

    Hello! We are hoping to have the project completed before the end of September. We are very close to being done!

  • Do you have an updated estimate for when the covered court will be open? It seems like it is coming along quickly.

    brismy asked 6 months ago

    Per the Contractor's current schedule, we may be able to open the new covered court in July!

  • Do you have an updated estimate on when the covered court will be open? It seems like it is coming along quickly.

    brismy asked 6 months ago

    Per the Contractor's current schedule, we may be able to open the new covered court in July!

Page last updated: 14 Nov 2024, 09:16 AM