Community and Neighborhood Conflicts At the grassroots level, drama often stems from noise complaints and court access. Cities like Goleta, California, and Dallas, Texas, have faced intense backlash from residents and HOAs over the decibel levels of pickleball paddles and the conversion of tennis courts. These disputes have led to lawsuits, "war" declarations by local bloggers, and thousands of emails to city councils, with neighbors citing "severe mental suffering" from the sound. In some cases, parks departments have installed signs telling players to "go home" due to unauthorized use or community friction.