Fate of Pleasanton Park, Controversial Tennis Court Construction Topic of Upcoming City Council Meeting

PLEASANTON, CA — City council members will deliberate on the recently revised proposal for two controversial tennis courts proposed for the Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park. In August, the council voted to delay the construction of two tennis courts at the park, pending a revised proposal after neighbors protested, abruptly halting the demolition and embarking on a campaign to preserve the large grassy area in the park. The council meeting is scheduled for Dec. 6.

Many residents said they did not know the popular area of the park was slated to become tennis courts until they saw fencing go up around the grassy area last summer. Residents rallied to protect the park, which already has 10 courts on the property. Neighbors met with city officials on numerous occasions in hopes of reaching an amicable decision about the fate of the new courts.

Handmade posters created by local children continued to multiply on the fences and residents created a Facebook page to share information and updates about the project with neighbors and the Pleasanton community.

The two new courts were part of the master plan in 1985. In June, the Pleasanton City Council voted to approve the contract and award $494,353 for the project after they held three community workshops and conducted a phone survey.

The Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park is located at 5801 Valley Ave.

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