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Resident urges rebuild of community tennis courts, citing safety risks
Summary
A resident and parent urged officials to tear down and rebuild the community's aging asphalt tennis courts, saying loose chunks, large cracks and multiple slips make the surfaces unsafe for youth players and routine resurfacing is no longer adequate.
A resident and parent urged school officials to tear down and rebuild the community tennis courts, saying the asphalt surfaces are "on the verge of unplayable" and pose safety risks to children who use the facility. The speaker said their family has been involved with the tennis program for about 26 years and described the courts as an important community resource.
The resident said the courts have large cracks and areas where the surface is peeling, requiring volunteers to bring a leaf blower and broom before matches to clear loose pieces. "The chunks of the court like literally are peeling off and I've seen last year I think I saw at least a half a dozen kids slip and go down during a tennis match," the resident said, adding that players have rolled their ankles and that play is disrupted when balls hit loose spots.
Noting that the courts are asphalt rather than concrete, the speaker said the usual resurfacing schedule is no longer sufficient and called for a complete tear-down and rebuild that could last 20 to 30 years. The resident asked that coaches of the girls and boys programs, community members and administration collaborate on a durable plan for the facility.
No formal decision or vote was recorded in the transcript. The speaker's remarks were limited to a public comment urging repairs and coordinated planning.
