They actually listened and moved up the reconstruction timelines for those courts so I guess shouting into the void works sometimes because my inbox is flooded with the news. I am honestly still processing the fact that we pulled this off even though I have been staring at the confirmation …
July 9, 2016
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Dear Members of the Arlington County Board,
I am a tennis enthusiast and enjoy playing tennis on Arlington County's public courts. Like many other residents, I appreciate that Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) staff have responded to requests to address periodic maintenance needs at tennis courts such as nets, fences, and gates. However, merely patching cracks in tennis courts from operating funds, unfortunately done too frequently, does not best serve the tennis playing community’s needs, and it wastes taxpayers’ money. Instead, full reconstruction of courts that have deteriorated beyond their useful life is a far better option. In recent years, such reconstruction was done quite well at Towers Park and Virginia Highlands Park.
I appreciate that the County Manager's Proposed FY 2017-FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds initial stages of repairing tennis courts at three Arlington County parks beginning in FY2018. The plan also funds the redesign of Quincy Park in FY 2023. Given Arlington's tennis courts’ serious states of disrepair, I urge the County to accelerate those particular projects, including moving Bluemont reconstruction to from FY18 to FY17 and accelerating the replacement of Quincy's courts to FY 18. I would also urge that the County not delay other tennis court renovations included in the CIP, while searching for new venues to increase the dwindling number of tennis courts in the County. The Arlington County Tennis Association (ACTA) has written a detailed statement to urge that the Final CIP allocate more funding to tennis courts compared to the Proposed CIP. I endorse this effort.
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June 20, 2016
I really never expected this many people to care about the state of our local courts but honestly seeing the momentum pick up makes me think the county board actually has to listen now. Some of the comments I read earlier are just incredible because they show I am definitely not the only person who has tripped over those giant cracks while trying to play a decent match.
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June 20, 2016
55 Comments
As a 30-year Arlington resident, life-long player and ACTA member, I appreciate good court upkeep. Resurfacing doesn't help badly cracked courts, so this effort seems be a waste of money. Tennis is a wonderful relatively inexpensive, life-time game,that could and should be promoted among young people.
I am a member of the Glebe Ladies Tennis Club, and many of us are seniors. The courts have become very dangerous with cracks. I have felt for a long time the resurfacing has not been done correctly, as they crack very quickly after the work.
With Four Seasons closing in 2018, Arlington Courts will be in higher demand and we need these courts repaired ASAP. I recently tried to play at Quincy and a partner twisted her ankle on big crack/ hole on the court. Thank you and continue the good work.
Recently reconstructed courts at Towers and Virginia Highlands are well done, but are extremely crowded, showing the demand for good courts. Without enough courts with safe playing conditions, I've had to find courts to play on outside the Arlington County parks system.
Bluemont should be Arlington's showcase tennis courts. When are we going to see Bluemont looking like Towers and VA Highlands? Please give Bluemont the priority it deserves.
Keeping courts in good condition is a safety consideration same as keeping ball fields and playgrounds in safe condition.
Bluemont courts need major help. Someone who knows what they are doing. They have cracks that were merely filled w paint! Did not work!
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They actually listened and moved up the reconstruction timelines for those courts so I guess shouting into the void works sometimes because my inbox is flooded with the news. I am honestly still processing the fact that we pulled this off even though I have been staring at the confirmation …
July 9, 2016
Final supporters
Dear Members of the Arlington County Board,
I am a tennis enthusiast and enjoy playing tennis on Arlington County's public courts. Like many other residents, I appreciate that Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) staff have responded to requests to address periodic maintenance needs at tennis courts such as nets, fences, and gates. However, merely patching cracks in tennis courts from operating funds, unfortunately done too frequently, does not best serve the tennis playing community’s needs, and it wastes taxpayers’ money. Instead, full reconstruction of courts that have deteriorated beyond their useful life is a far better option. In recent years, such reconstruction was done quite well at Towers Park and Virginia Highlands Park.
I appreciate that the County Manager's Proposed FY 2017-FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds initial stages of repairing tennis courts at three Arlington County parks beginning in FY2018. The plan also funds the redesign of Quincy Park in FY 2023. Given Arlington's tennis courts’ serious states of disrepair, I urge the County to accelerate those particular projects, including moving Bluemont reconstruction to from FY18 to FY17 and accelerating the replacement of Quincy's courts to FY 18. I would also urge that the County not delay other tennis court renovations included in the CIP, while searching for new venues to increase the dwindling number of tennis courts in the County. The Arlington County Tennis Association (ACTA) has written a detailed statement to urge that the Final CIP allocate more funding to tennis courts compared to the Proposed CIP. I endorse this effort.
Updates
June 20, 2016
I really never expected this many people to care about the state of our local courts but honestly seeing the momentum pick up makes me think the county board actually has to listen now. Some of the comments I read earlier are just incredible because they show I am definitely not the only person who has tripped over those giant cracks while trying to play a decent match.
Reached 100 supporters
June 20, 2016
55 Comments
Please review the condition of the Old Glebe and Bluemont courts "repaired" last year. Their condition is already worse than before the patch-repair. A terrible waste of money.
As a 30-year Arlington resident, life-long player and ACTA member, I appreciate good court upkeep. Resurfacing doesn't help badly cracked courts, so this effort seems be a waste of money. Tennis is a wonderful relatively inexpensive, life-time game,that could and should be promoted among young people.
I am a member of the Glebe Ladies Tennis Club, and many of us are seniors. The courts have become very dangerous with cracks. I have felt for a long time the resurfacing has not been done correctly, as they crack very quickly after the work.
With Four Seasons closing in 2018, Arlington Courts will be in higher demand and we need these courts repaired ASAP. I recently tried to play at Quincy and a partner twisted her ankle on big crack/ hole on the court. Thank you and continue the good work.
Recently reconstructed courts at Towers and Virginia Highlands are well done, but are extremely crowded, showing the demand for good courts. Without enough courts with safe playing conditions, I've had to find courts to play on outside the Arlington County parks system.
Bluemont should be Arlington's showcase tennis courts. When are we going to see Bluemont looking like Towers and VA Highlands? Please give Bluemont the priority it deserves.
Keeping courts in good condition is a safety consideration same as keeping ball fields and playgrounds in safe condition.
Bluemont courts need major help. Someone who knows what they are doing. They have cracks that were merely filled w paint! Did not work!
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Please review the condition of the Old Glebe and Bluemont courts "repaired" last year. Their condition is already worse than before the patch-repair. A terrible waste of money.