Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Longview Pickleball Courts Damaged by Vandals
Someone messed up the pickleball courts in Longview!
They poured paint, messed up the concrete, and even cut some screens.
This happened at Guthrie Park, and it cost the city a lot of money.
The pickleball club is upset because they want everyone to enjoy playing.
The city is getting ready to fix the courts, but it will take some time and money.
The Parks and Recreation Director said that vandalism is more common during the summer, so please take care of the courts!
Vandals caused damage to pickleball courts in Longview, resulting in thousands of dollars in repairs.
Incidents include paint, epoxy, and concrete damage, with windscreens also being cut.
The vandalism impacted the city's pickleball club and necessitated court closures.
The estimated cost of repairs is $9,000, with no definite start date for the work.
Parks and Recreation Director John Albertson noted an increase in vandalism during summer.
- Who
- Unknown vandals
- What
- Vandalism at pickleball courts
- When
- Since April 25, 2024
- Where
- Guthrie Park, Longview
- Why
- Unknown
Impacted Parties
Parties Involved
Primary Stakeholders
Impacted Parties
Pickleball players
Parties Involved
City of Longview
- Location
- Guthrie Park, Longview
- Damage Types
- Paint, epoxy, concrete, windscreens
- Estimated Repair Cost
- $9,000
- Pickleball Club Established
- Summer 2020
- Courts Renovated
- 2022