Cypress Village Pickleball Court Costs 

Based on invoices and documents provided by the HOA so far, the total cost associated with the pickleball court project is currently estimated at approximately $100,000+ and on going.

This total includes various project-related expenses such as construction, lighting, cameras with facial recognition abilities, legal fees, and monthly subscription fees.  

However; this current amount does not include the cost of:

• Any utility adjustments associated with the pickleball court.

• Landscaping work associated with the pickleball court project, including new hedge installation, irrigation relocation, sod removal, or any other landscape modifications.

• Updated legal assistance fees.  Latest legal invoice obtained is October 2025.

• Original Signage

• Electricity cost of the installed court light

• City permit fees and fines

• Court Maintenance and Repairs - Such as net and equipment repairs

Because HOA funds come from homeowner dues, these costs are shared by the entire community.

Here is a quick overview of the costs with supporting documents.  * Source: Costs based on HOA invoices and records obtained from the association.

• This table reflects costs identified through HOA financial reports and vendor invoices available to homeowners. Additional project-related expenses may exist that have not yet been itemized in publicly available records.

• As for Felsil Invoices, according to the invoices provided, labor cost is about $49.50 per hour.  The costs reflected in the table above are estimated work hours associated with the pickleball itemized areas within the invoice. 

• *Pickleball Court Camera - HOA invoices show that a Ubiquiti AI security camera installed near the pickleball court cost approximately $280.  Installation labor was included within a broader security system upgrade across several Cypress Village park facilities and was not itemized specifically for the pickleball court.

• 2023: First Pickleball Installed proposed by HOA president

• 2024 - December: Second Pickleball Installed inside community pool proposed by HOA president

• City permits: Not obtained during construction for both courts (2023-2026)

• 2025 - October 2: HOA President proposes to extend the pickleball court hours 

• 2025 - October 15: City contacts HOA requiring city permit of the two courts

• 2026 - January: Cameras installed facing the pickleball court - (permit??)

• 2026 - February: City closes both pickleball courts  due to lack of permits and delayed responses from HOA

• 2026 - March: HOA sends community e-blast regarding closure

• 2026 - March: Early March, HOA submits permit application to the city 

• 2026 - March 26: HOA sends out Emails to members regarding Updated Rules and Regulations to CC&R after voting on new pickleball court rules at the HOA board meeting on 3/16/2026.

• 2026 - April 22: Sound Study Conducted for both courts

• 2026 - April 24: Orange County Register publishes an article about our pickleball courts 

There are raised concerns regarding the impact of the pickleball courts on nearby residences, pool goers and residents taking walks.

Concerns have included noise levels, proximity to homes, unbalanced aesthetics of the pool lawn areas as well as distured enjoyment of the pool, quiet landscaped land turned into active loud sport court and the overall cost of the project.

Also unlike other Irvine neighborhoods that converted already existing tennis courts to pickleball courts, the pool side court converted a quiet landscaped community area into an active sport court.  The original designated use of this land was changed through a proposal by the HOA president without city permits or city approval.  The negative impacts have been massive to surrounding homes and pool goers.   *Irvine communities such as Orange Tree and Northpark have converted some of their tennis courts into pickleball courts, but due to negative impact on nearby homes, both communities have shut down the pickleball courts before city code enforcement intervened. 

Because the project is funded through HOA dues, many residents believe it is important for the community to remain informed and involved regarding how association funds are used.

The HOA Board of Directors is elected by homeowners and has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the entire community and not just a small specific group.  This includes managing association funds responsibly, maintaining common facilities, and making decisions that benefit the community as a whole. 

Because the courts are located directly adjacent to the community pool and near surrounding homes, some residents have suggested that limiting play to a single court or relocating one of the courts could help reduce noise impacts while still preserving pickleball as a recreational amenity for the community.   The goal is to ensure that recreational amenities can be enjoyed while maintaining the peaceful character of nearby residential areas and shared community spaces. 

The community already has another pickleball court located away from the pool area. This court requires significantly lower operating costs and does not require face recognition security cameras or monitoring equipment. Some residents have suggested that prioritizing use of the lower maintenance court could provide a recreational option for pickleball players while also reducing costs and minimizing impacts to nearby homes and shared pool spaces. 

Alternative Pickleball Courts in Irvine

Residents have noted that there are already many public pickleball courts available throughout Irvine and nearby areas. Because of this, some residents feel that constructing an additional court inside the Cypress Village pool recreation area is unnecessary and waste of HOA funds that can be spent elsewhere. There are multiple city courts listed here.

Many residents believe that maintaining one pickleball court within Cypress Village, while utilizing the many additional courts available throughout Irvine, provides a reasonable balance between recreation opportunities and neighborhood compatibility without spending too much HOA money.

This petition will be shared with City planning officials as part of the review process. Click on the link below to be directed to google form.

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Over 25+ Residents have already signed!

Residents signing this petition respectfully request that the City not legalize or permit the pickleball court located inside the pool recreation area. The community already has another pickleball court available, and second court in this location is unnecessary and too expensive.

Key concerns include:

• The pool-area court was constructed without obtaining required city permits prior to installation.
• Significant HOA funds have already been spent on construction, lighting, facial recognition cameras, and other related expenses.  With sound study, sound barriers would most likely need to be installed and would significantly alter the visual character of the pool area, creating an unbalanced appearance and changing the open recreational environment that residents currently enjoy.  
• The court creates ongoing costs for maintenance, lighting, internet service, and repairs, which are shared by all homeowners.
• Noise from pickleball play impacts nearby homes and residents using the pool and surrounding spaces.
• Repeated rule violations and extended play have been reported by residents.
• Bright court lighting creates concerns for glare and safety safety issues for drivers in the area.
• Extra cameras installed in the pool recreation area have raised privacy concerns among residents.

Because the community already has another pickleball court available, residents believe that maintaining a single court provides a better balance between recreation and neighborhood compatibility.

This petition respectfully asks the City to decline legalization of the pool-area pickleball court and consider restoring the space for general community use.

*Source: Google; Pro Track & Tennis, PB5star

Estimated annual maintenance cost for an HOA pickleball court in Orange County California typically ranges from $300-$1500 per court for upkeep. Major long-term costs like resurfacing occur every 4-8 years and can range from $4000 to $15,000+ per court.

Annual Maintenance Costs (Routine) - Ongoing operational expenses cover cleaning. minor repairs, and equipment replacement: Estimated $300-$1500.

Long-Term Reserve Expenses: HOAs must budget for major renovations that occur periodically: Standard Resurfacing: every 4-8years, $4,000 to $10,000 for basic acrylic surfaces.

Orange County Factors

• UV Exposure: High sun exposure in Southern California accelerate surface fading and net degradation, potentially shortening the cycle between resurfacing and equipment replacement.

• Permitting: If maintenance involves structural changes or new lighting, most Orange County cities require permits, which add to ministrative costs.

This area contains invoices and documents that have been provided by the HOA related to the pickleball court project.

The purpose of sharing these documents is to allow homeowners to review how community funds have been spent on the project.

Additional documents will be added as they become available.

• Bear Security invoices are for the new high tech facial recognition cameras at the pickleball court.  These were installed after the city formally informed HOA that the courts need city permits on 10/15/2025.  The cameras seems to be installed without city permits.  

This Pro-Tek invoice shows on the first page in red writing referencing city permits.  However HOA president who signed this contract said he was not aware that this project needed city permits because he did not read all the fine prints.  This was mentioned during the HOA Board meeting when questions regarding lack of permits arose.  Multiple pickleball related invoices mention city permits. 

Latest legal fee invoice is dated 10/31/2025.  Currently waiting for updated legal fee invoices.

The below Felsil Invoice states on 1/25/2025 1 worker installed paddle rack.  Price includes paddle rack and estimated one hour of labor. $123.43

The below Felsil invoice states on 2/14/2025 one worker replaced the sign.  Did not include labor charges, only material costs on this invoice reflected on the cost chart. $173.14

The below Felsil invoice states on 8/29/2025 2 workers worked on repairing the pickleball net. Although invoice states 5 hours, only 4 hour labor is calculated on the cost chart. $198

Sound Study Engineer Proposal required by the city.

HOA Management's eblast sent out over a week after pickleball being shut down by the city.   Link to image of the email 

Below is HOA e-blast proposal to extend the court hours to 9pm although court did not have city permits at the time of the proposal.  Extended court hours proposed by HOA President.  Before his proposal of the extended hours there were noise complaints and multiple rule breaks.

Please send your comments, feedback and any corrections you might have to cypressvillagepickleballcourt@gmail.com 

Comments from residents:

• Resident 1: I oppose placing a pickleball court inside the pool area because it creates unnecessary noise and design conflicts. The pool area is intended for swimming and relaxation, especially by families. Pickleball produces frequent, sharp paddle-to-ball noise that is widely recognized as disruptive, which undermines the pool area's purpose as a quiet recreational space for residents.

From a planning standpoint, recreational facilities function best when activities are separated by use. A pickleball court is more appropriately located in a designated sports area designed for dry play surfaces, proper spacing, and noise buffering away from the pool. For these reasons, placing a pickleball court inside the pool area is not a safe or appropriate use of that space. 

• Resident 2: Pickleball court inside the pool area was built w/o asking the residents first. We were just informed that the court was being built. The pool area court invites noise to what is supposed to be a calm and relaxing environment. 

• Resident 3: I love pickle ball, but it needs to be placed at the legal locations. Away from the residents. Thanks 

• Resident 4: I forgot how peaceful it is at home and at the pool now that the court is closed.  I almost forgot how it used to be.  I didn't realize the court was built without proper due diligence and permits.  It is a shame that our HOA funds were spent on something that should not have been built in the first place.  I do not want to go back to loud pickleball noise pool.  Even trying to take a peaceful walk around the neighborhood was not peaceful with the pickleball court during the evening.  Such a loud sport should not be right next to once a nice peaceful pool.  These two amenities are NOT compatible next to each other.  A quiet landscape should not be replaced with a loud sport court just beacause HOA president likes pickleball.  There should have been more community feed back and studies done before it was built and most importantly HOA should have gotten a permit for it.  This is not fair for the community or the homeowners paying for HOA fees.  It seems that funds were misused.  Did not realize that it was so much!!

• Resident 5: This is pretty audacious.

• Resident 6: Did these courts increase HOA lability insurance?

• Resident 7: I am a resident on Wildvine and I wanted to express that my family LOVES the new pickleball courts and want to keep them there! 

• Resident 8: It is inappropriate to have a noisy and crowded pickle ball court right in the middle of the common pool area where residents need the curtesy and relaxing ambience to recuperate after a long day of work. 

• Resident 9: I don't think it's appropriate for a pickle ball court next to the swimming pool. It's loud and bothers people who are using the swimming pool area, and doesn't need it to be there. Also there's another place in the area to play pickleball.  

• Resident 10: I believe the HOA board member misused community funds and should be prosecuted accordingly 

• Resident 11: I strongly support the removal of the pickleball court from the pool area. The pool is intended to be a shared space where residents can relax, swim, and spend time with family, but the presence of the pickleball court changes the atmosphere completely. The constant noise from gameplay and the crowds it attracts make the area feel more like a sports facility than a communal pool space. Pickleball is a great activity, but it would be much more appropriate in a designated recreation or sports area rather than inside a shared pool environment. 

• Resident 12: The court is very close to our home and the sound carries into our backyard and also into our home. Projects should follow the city permitting process before construction begins. I am concerned about noise and increased activity near the pool area. The court was built without permits and should be reviewed carefully. Please do not legalize the poolside court due to its proximity to nearby homes and pool users. 

• Resident 13: I only recently learned that this structure was actually built without the necessary legal permits. Public spaces should not be allowed to devolve into private enclaves for a select few; accountability must be demanded.

• Resident 14: I'm very concerned about non-residents coming in and using our facilities. This was never the intended use of our HOA fees and does not feel appropriate.  I also don't recall that homeowners were given a proper opportunity to vote on the addition of the pickleball courts.  Overall, I'm very disappointed. It feels like money is being misallocated - especially when our pools have not been heated and the jacuzzi has been out of service for months.