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Greenland recreation officials outline tennis court repairs, pickleball conflicts and fundraising options
Summary
The town’s recreation representatives reported on 2024 programming and capital improvements, said about 220 children took part in a recent soccer day, and presented repair options for aging tennis courts that could cost roughly $30,000–$60,000. Officials proposed a mix of town funding and fundraising to cover costs.
Members of the town recreation department briefed the Greenland Board of Selectmen on Sept. 9 about 2024 programming, field improvements and an urgent need to address aging tennis courts and competing pickleball use.
A recreation representative said the department ran baseball, basketball, pickleball, t‑ball, camps, summer concerts and soccer this year and that “we had about 220 kids participate on Saturday.” The presentation highlighted recent capital work: Kickwalla/Maloney Field was installed in May, the gym floor at Greenland Central School was updated in partnership with the school and GPO, and new dugouts and picnic tables were added at multiple fields.
On the tennis courts, presenters described long‑standing wear and maintenance problems and offered repair options. One presenter said they had obtained contractor quotes ranging from roughly $30,000 to $60,000 and warned that the low bids may not include required asphalt grinding. Town representatives and recreation staff discussed alternatives to accommodate both tennis and pickleball players, including rollaway nets or shifting pickleball to the basketball court.
The rec representatives said some repairs could be funded through a capital reserve but that available funds are insufficient for a full resurfacing. They proposed a mix of town appropriations and fundraising—suggestions included sponsorships, a pickleball tournament and private donations. The group said a resident has offered about $10,000 in donations toward batting cages at two fields but cautioned that donated equipment must be managed to avoid theft or abandonment.
Selectmen asked for clearer financial statements for recreation donations and suggested the rec team coordinate with the budget committee as they prepare figures for the upcoming budget season. The recreation team agreed to return with more detailed cost estimates and fundraising plans.
The board did not take a formal vote on funding at the meeting; staff said the item will be revisited in the budget process.
