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Council hears plan to remove dilapidated tennis courts at Neshotah Park; new courts planned elsewhere in park
Summary
City staff told the council that tennis courts at Neshotah Park are in poor condition and will be removed using grant funding; new courts are planned near the park storage building and the old court area will return to green space, not parking.
City staff informed the council that the tennis courts at Neshotah Park are in very poor condition and will be removed as part of the park master plan work funded by recent grants. The city said there is no practical repair option for the existing courts; replacing them would require full reconstruction.
Staff told councilmembers that the master plan identifies a relocation site for replacement courts adjacent to the park’s storage building and a secondary parking area. The city said another tennis court remains at Washington Park and staff intend to preserve playing opportunities for residents.
Councilmembers and staff emphasized that the former court footprint at Neshotah Park will be returned to green space and not converted to parking. Staff said they are proceeding with removal now because grant funding to complete broader park improvements is available; full reconstruction of tennis courts could be considered in a future capital budget if the council chooses to fund it.
No formal council action was taken; the item was an informational discussion and staff said they will provide additional details to council and residents as the grant‑funded work proceeds.
