The twelve tennis courts at Berens Park show significant signs of wear and age. An overlay acting as a stop-gap measure to correct cracking in the original asphalt surface was installed in 2004 while the current slip sheet asphalt surface was added in 2017. Current conditions show cracking emanating from both the original and slip sheet surface installation. The work completed previously was not inadequate, but the frequency of use, existing conditions, weather, and current construction methodology will require the facility to be demolished to the sub-surface and reconstructed from the ground up.
Due to the condition of the tennis courts, staff propose budgeting to replace the six north and six south courts and the promenade area (walking and viewing area around courts) as well as replacing the lighting and fencing. Considering the location and age of the current lighting system on the six south courts, there is an opportunity to address these issues while the court and promenade surface is being removed. The lighting upgrades include removing the light poles currently inside the courts and placing them outside the courts, eliminating a potential safety issue.
This project falls under the Elevate Elmhurst Parks Priority of Invigorated Parks
Tactic: Replace Berens Park Tennis Courts
