Noisy pickleball court near family’s ‘dream’ home driving them to brink: ‘Relentless, invasive barrage’
A family in Belfast, Maine, is struggling with noise from a nearby public pickleball court that has disrupted their lives. The couple, Alexander Giblin and Lauren Valle, report severe anxiety and sleeplessness due to the constant noise from the courts. They are considering legal action against the city if the situation does not improve.
- ▪The pickleball courts are located just 178 feet from the family's home and operate from 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- ▪The family has experienced increased anxiety and distress, with Valle nearly seeking emergency help over the noise.
- ▪Belfast Mayor Eric Sanders acknowledged that the park may not be suitable for the activity due to the noise.
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Real Estate Noisy pickleball court near family’s ‘dream’ home driving them to brink: ‘Relentless, invasive barrage’ By Mary K. Jacob Published June 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A pickleball court next to a Maine bayfront home is driving one family to the brink. In Belfast — two hours north of Portland — a family says a public pickleball court built near their dream home has turned their lives into a waking nightmare, with the relentless noise driving them to the edge of a mental health crisis.
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