The closure takes place from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and patients are asked to call 911 if they have an emergency as an ambulance will remain available to the community and will be re-routed to surrounding hospitals if necessary.
Reduced court hours, quiet paddles and studies into alternative locations are some solutions the Laguna Beach City Council will implement at Lang Park to fulfill the high demand for pickleball courts while addressing noise complaints from Vista Aliso residents, a retiree community located next door to the three pickleball courts at the public park in South Laguna.
On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter stating that employees may use the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to reduce their work hours.