Seattle Parks and Recreation announced today that it will allow games of dodgeball and bike polo* to be played at one of two Cal Anderson Park tennis courts and two concrete courts in Judkins Park for a trial period of 18 months. The second court at Cal Anderson Park will be reserved for tennis only.

The decision came after tennis players complained to the parks department that the alternative sports scuffed the two courts at Cal Anderson and ruined the nets. Evening games of dodgeball and bike polo happened on a weekly basis throughout the summer at Cal Anderson.

“In the coming weeks we will work with representatives of all these groups to draft a courtesy code that will make sure all players show each other mutual respect and that they care for this public property," said Superintendent Christopher Williams in a statement.

At the end of the 18-month period, parks staff will evaluate the arrangement and make a recommendation to the park board on whether or not to continue it.

*McGinn has clearly extended his bike agenda and class warfare to tennis players.