Construction of New Pickleball Courts at Charles H. Wilson Park (Wilson Park)
Summary
SCH Number
2025041281
Public Agency
City of Torrance
Document Title
Construction of New Pickleball Courts at Charles H. Wilson Park (Wilson Park)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/25/2025
Document Description
The new pickleball courts, located at Wilson Park, will convert an existing open space within the Public Use (P-U) zone into eight (8) standard-sized pickleball courts featuring nighttime lighting, vinyl-coated chain-link fencing, and shaded viewing areas. The new courts will be located in the northeastern section of Wilson Park, positioned south of the existing tennis and pickleball courts, east of the existing picnic table area, west of the existing basketball, volleyball, and horseshoe routs, and north of the existing playground area.
Contact Information
Name
John La Rock
Agency Name
City of Torrance
Job Title
Community Services Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Torrance
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Crenshaw Blvd and Jefferson St
Zip
90503
Other Location Info
2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as outlined in section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings). The proposed project will not expand the existing public use, and the location can be adequately served by existing utilities, public services, and on-site parking. The project is consistent with the Public/Quasi-Public/Open Space land use designation, complies with the Torrance Municipal Code Development Standards, and does not require further environmental review.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15323
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as outlined in section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings). The proposed project will not expand the existing public use, and the location can be adequately served by existing utilities, public services, and on-site parking. The project is consistent with the Public/Quasi-Public/Open Space land use designation, complies with the Torrance Municipal Code Development Standards, and does not require further environmental review.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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