New Tennis Courts Open At Pleasanton Tennis And Community Park

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Two new tennis courts at the Pleasanton Tennis And Community Park have been completed and are now open to tennis enthusiasts. The two lighted courts bring the total number of tennis courts at the park to 12.

In August of 2016, the city council voted to delay the construction of the two tennis courts at the popular 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.

At the time, many residents said they did not know about the section of the park slated to become tennis courts until they saw fencing go up around the grassy area. Residents rallied to protect the park, which already had 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 appeared on the construction fences, and residents created a Facebook page to share information and updates about the project with neighbors and the Pleasanton community.

In December of 2016, the city council voted 4 to 1 for the first of three alternate locations offered for the construction of the courts. Officials said the new location of the courts is ideal because it will be farther away from residential housing.

The new courts were part of the master plan in 1985. In June of 2016, the Pleasanton City Council voted to approve the contract and award $494,353 in the City's Capital Improvement Program for the project after it held three community workshops and conducted a phone survey.

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

Photo of courts courtesy City of Pleasanton