Did You Hear? Tennis Courts Now Revamped at Novato's Pioneer Park

Images show the courts before, left, and after, right, at Pioneer Park.

The following is an announcement from the City of Novato, and originally appeared in their January monthly newsletter:

Despite the inclement weather, several high-spirited tennis enthusiasts joined City Council and staff to celebrate the grand re-opening of the tennis courts at Pioneer Park in November.

Although many of ceremony attendees were Novato Tennis Club (NTC) members, a group which uses the courts on a regular basis, now that extensive improvements have been made--including light installation which will allows for night play--the hope is that the courts will be utilized more frequently by more Novatans.

“As a father of five children all raised here in town, I can say I have spent many hours enjoying Pioneer Park. Now as a tennis player it just got better. Thanks to the City’s hard work and willingness to listen to our needs. We will all benefit,” said NTC member Peter Overfield.

“This project is a great example of how Novato’s residents, community groups and City staff working together accomplished something that will benefit our community for many years to come, and I’m very proud to have been a part of it,” said Pam Shinault, Director of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Improvements included rebuilding the courts’ surface with post-tension concrete, installing new benches, new fencing and gates, building a new picnic shelter with LED lighting, creating new pathways around the exterior of all four courts and installing court lighting. The project was included in the City’s Capital Improvement Budget and totaled an investment of approximately $613,000.

“Tennis is a great social activity,” says NTC President Izzat Amadea. “We’re like a big family. We want people to feel welcome here, and anyone can come and play with us. We really enjoy playing with each other and the improved courts just make it that much more enjoyable.”

The courts are available to the public on a drop-in basis for individuals, and by reservation for groups. Schedules are posted on-site. For information on availability and reservations, please call 415.899.8977.