The Township Board voted to revise the site plan to preserve all five original tennis courts. We will monitor the upcoming construction phase to ensure these plans are carried out as agreed.
April 23, 2023
Final supporters
The current 5 tennis courts at Doylestown Central Park are among the most consistently used athletic facilities in the Township. However, when ground is broken on the new Parks and Rec Center this Summer, the Township plans to reduce the number of tennis courts to just 3, and add 6 pickleball courts and 2 full court basketball courts. Together we can not only save the tennis courts in our township but continue to grow a sport our community loves!
The Central Park courts have historically been filled with tennis lovers. In addition to constant use by residents, classes offered through the Township by The Bucks County Tennis Association often sell out, filling these courts with 120 hours of tennis instruction for community members age 5-80. In 2022 these practices enrolled over 300 students, most of whom were Township residents! There is a historical and demonstrated need, as well as desire for these courts. Having only three public courts in the Township will severely limit healthy opportunities for kids and adults of all ages.In fact, reducing the number of courts to 3 potentially eliminates the opportunity for 1,000 residents to enjoy tennis during the warm months, and Parks and Rec tennis instruction by 150 residents per year!
A 25-year study published in 2021 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings found tennis to be the healthiest, life-adding sport in the world. It is a versatile sport, accessible to all ages and ability levels. Furthermore, while pickleball may be growing at a faster percentage rate, the raw numbers speak volumes about tennis’ popularity in the U.S. Generous estimates put the number of regular pickleball players around 8 million, while 22.6 million Americans play tennis regularly, and that number continues to grow.
We believe that it is important to prioritize the preservation of assets that have already been shown to be well-used and valued by our residents. A plan that that allows the park to continue with at least four dedicated tennis courts is a must, but this is still a net loss for the community. Keeping all 5 tennis courts is the correct choice! Please join us today by signing this online petition to preserve the number of tennis courts at Doylestown Central Park!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 22, 2023
February 19, 2023
We are currently moving toward the 250 signature milestone which will trigger an automatic review by the Parks and Rec board. I am drafting a formal briefing document to deliver alongside the final count to ensure these figures are addressed during our upcoming public hearing.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2023
118 Comments
Bucks County Tennis Association is connected to 47 different schools! They bring low-cost tennis to all of the students in the area. The 5 courts are filled all summer with programming and families playing tennis.
Feasibility study shows tennis has a slightly higher average participation rate in both service areas- so why have twice the pickleball courts?
Appreciate the need for pickleball players to have places to play. However, punishing tennis players is not the solution. These aren’t wasted spaces that need repurposing. These are valued, heavily trafficked courts.
Please save the courts! My son was introduced to tennis on these courts as a 7th grader. Because of this opportunity, he has continued playing tennis and now plays for CB South. Thank you for considering this initiative.
The Doylestown tennis courts are a valuable part of our community - the financial bar to entry with tennis can too high when communities need to rely on private clubs. The Doylestown courts are a community asset that allows me to have regular access to a sport I love.
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The Township Board voted to revise the site plan to preserve all five original tennis courts. We will monitor the upcoming construction phase to ensure these plans are carried out as agreed.
April 23, 2023
Final supporters
The current 5 tennis courts at Doylestown Central Park are among the most consistently used athletic facilities in the Township. However, when ground is broken on the new Parks and Rec Center this Summer, the Township plans to reduce the number of tennis courts to just 3, and add 6 pickleball courts and 2 full court basketball courts. Together we can not only save the tennis courts in our township but continue to grow a sport our community loves!
The Central Park courts have historically been filled with tennis lovers. In addition to constant use by residents, classes offered through the Township by The Bucks County Tennis Association often sell out, filling these courts with 120 hours of tennis instruction for community members age 5-80. In 2022 these practices enrolled over 300 students, most of whom were Township residents! There is a historical and demonstrated need, as well as desire for these courts. Having only three public courts in the Township will severely limit healthy opportunities for kids and adults of all ages.In fact, reducing the number of courts to 3 potentially eliminates the opportunity for 1,000 residents to enjoy tennis during the warm months, and Parks and Rec tennis instruction by 150 residents per year!
A 25-year study published in 2021 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings found tennis to be the healthiest, life-adding sport in the world. It is a versatile sport, accessible to all ages and ability levels. Furthermore, while pickleball may be growing at a faster percentage rate, the raw numbers speak volumes about tennis’ popularity in the U.S. Generous estimates put the number of regular pickleball players around 8 million, while 22.6 million Americans play tennis regularly, and that number continues to grow.
We believe that it is important to prioritize the preservation of assets that have already been shown to be well-used and valued by our residents. A plan that that allows the park to continue with at least four dedicated tennis courts is a must, but this is still a net loss for the community. Keeping all 5 tennis courts is the correct choice! Please join us today by signing this online petition to preserve the number of tennis courts at Doylestown Central Park!
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 22, 2023
February 19, 2023
We are currently moving toward the 250 signature milestone which will trigger an automatic review by the Parks and Rec board. I am drafting a formal briefing document to deliver alongside the final count to ensure these figures are addressed during our upcoming public hearing.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2023
118 Comments
I’m playing there in spring / summer / fall Courts always busy in the evening and it’s the only courts with lights in the area. I think it would be better to keep the number of tennis courts
Bucks County Tennis Association is connected to 47 different schools! They bring low-cost tennis to all of the students in the area. The 5 courts are filled all summer with programming and families playing tennis.
Feasibility study shows tennis has a slightly higher average participation rate in both service areas- so why have twice the pickleball courts?
Appreciate the need for pickleball players to have places to play. However, punishing tennis players is not the solution. These aren’t wasted spaces that need repurposing. These are valued, heavily trafficked courts.
Please save the courts! My son was introduced to tennis on these courts as a 7th grader. Because of this opportunity, he has continued playing tennis and now plays for CB South. Thank you for considering this initiative.
The Doylestown tennis courts are a valuable part of our community - the financial bar to entry with tennis can too high when communities need to rely on private clubs. The Doylestown courts are a community asset that allows me to have regular access to a sport I love.
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I’m playing there in spring / summer / fall Courts always busy in the evening and it’s the only courts with lights in the area. I think it would be better to keep the number of tennis courts