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With the recent completion of the Court System Plan, there is now guidance for Boulder Parks and Recreation (BPR) to add tennis and pickleball courts at the East Boulder Community Park, as well as expand parking and related amenities. BPR has planned for several years to add four dedicated pickleball courts in this area. This revised plan allows for more courts dedicated to both pickleball and tennis.

BPR is also developing a partnership with CU Boulder to support an indoor tennis court facility on the southern portion of East Boulder Community Park, the property formerly known as Hogan Pancost. The city owns this property, which was purchased in 2019 for stormwater and flood management, parkland and open space. The land is not currently included in the city limits and must be annexed before courts can be built on a portion of it.

Project Updates

Join us at the East Boulder Community Center (EBCC) Age Well Ballroom on Tuesday, April 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a drop-in information session. Light snacks provided.

Curious about any of these city projects in Southeast Boulder? Come chat with staff and learn about each process. Please click the links for more information about each project.

Project Scope

  • Up to 8 dedicated outdoor tennis courts.
  • Up to 12 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts.
  • Developing the partnership with CU Boulder for an indoor tennis court facility with additional 4-6 dedicated tennis courts available year-round.

The number of courts represents the project’s current goals. As the project moves into more detailed design, the actual number of courts, locations, and related amenities will be determined after the technical studies are completed.

The goal for this project is to have 8 outdoor tennis courts, 12 outdoor pickleball courts and continue the development of the CU Boulder partnership to support an indoor facility with an additional 4-6 courts available year-round.

When the new outdoor tennis courts are completed, BPR will convert the existing courts to be dedicated pickleball courts.

BPR will have high-level cost estimates for the project after doing a site analysis and creating concept designs. There is money in the 2025 CIP budget for this project and we anticipate fundraising with the PLAY Boulder Foundation, BPR’s non-profit philanthropic partner.

Community meetings are planned in April and June 2025. Add your name to the email list in the ‘Stay Connected’ section below to receive project updates and upcoming engagement notifications.

Upon project completion, multi-sport courts (tennis and pickleball) will no longer be available at the East Boulder Community Park since there will be new dedicated courts for each recreation activity.

Aerial map of the project location and boundaries.

This is an aerial map of the project location. It identifies the boundaries of the East Boulder Community Park, 22 acres purchased in 2019, East Boulder Community Center, and Keewaydin Meadows Park. East Boulder Community Park and the 19 of the 22 acres of acquired property are within the scope of this project. East Boulder Community Center, Keewaydin Meadows and the 3 acres of the property dedicated to open space are not included in the scope of this project.

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The Court System Plan confirmed a need for additional courts to serve our community and also identified where additional, new courts could be built across the city’s park system. It recommended the addition of 22 dedicated tennis courts and 22 dedicated pickleball courts by 2036 based on the targeted level of services (LOS).

Building new courts is recommended in addition to ongoing maintenance and renovation of existing courts to ensure a sustainable and enduring LOS for racket sports in Boulder.

The plan also identified the opportunity for BPR to pursue an indoor facility with year-round tennis courts through partnerships. The development of that partnership is part of this project.

The 2024 Court System Plan was developed to understand better the community needs, programming improvements and feasible locations for courts.

The Court System Plan explained the community's need for racket sport courts and supported the approval of funding for courts at East Boulder Community Park. With the system-wide evaluation and recommendations of the Court System Plan and funding identified in the 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program, BPR is eager to start design and construction on this long-anticipated project.

Engagement Window #1

Sept.–Dec. 2024

The intent of the first engagement window is to inform the community about the project’s goals and timelines and the work to annex and develop 19 acres of the acquired property. Communication will be sent out via the project web page and the e-newsletter. Community members can sign up for the e-newsletter, which will communicate when the web page is updated and engagement opportunities are planned throughout the project. Project updates are anticipated monthly. If you have signed up for Court System Plan updates, you will automatically receive East Boulder Community Park – Courts updates. Please share this page with community members who want to be added to the email list.

Engagement Window #2

Jan.–April 2025

The second engagement window will provide the community with the background information and summaries of the studies on the city-owned property adjacent to East Boulder Community Park. This may include existing conditions, opportunities and constraints, and the site program. This engagement window will include a community meeting to provide an opportunity to share information and answer questions.

Engagement Window #3

June-July 2025

The third engagement window will present the final plan with information on community engagement, policy direction, and research outcomes. This will include a public meeting to provide an opportunity for discussion with the community to understand how decisions were made and define any missed opportunities.

Engagement Window #4

Sept.-Nov. 2026

The fourth engagement window will evaluate and reflect on the project after community members have used the courts. This will begin with an opening celebration and provide an opportunity for feedback on the physical improvements and programming.

The timelines are estimates. We will work hard to move through all of the appropriate steps and include the community thoughtfully.

  • Site Analysis (Sept. 2024 – Feb. 2025)

This phase includes completing required studies on property annexation, feasibility and site programming. The department will contract services from experts to perform studies such as, but not limited to, wetlands mapping, land survey, wildlife and vegetation inventories. This phase also includes developing high-level cost estimates to inform final budgeting and an anticipated capital campaign with the PLAY Boulder Foundation.

  • Concept Plan Development and Contracting (Mar. – June 2025)

This phase includes visual project concepts, sharing information, answering questions, and evaluating alternatives with the community. This phase includes the process of securing a construction contractor to provide constructability input, help improve risk management, enhance quality and lower overall project costs.

  • Construction Documentation and Permitting (July – Oct. 2025). This phase moves the project from a concept plan to construction documentation, including all the details that will ensure this project is built to code standards to provide a high-quality experience for our community.
  • Construction (Nov. 2025 – Fall 2026)

Build the project as it was designed and within the budget. This phase can be weather-dependent.

  • Ribbon Cutting and Celebration (Fall 2026)

The facility opens and staff will continue to evaluate the new spaces. Staff will continue to use the recommendations from the Court System Plan and work to reach the goals in that plan.

Support the project

The PLAY Boulder Foundation is proud to support the development of cutting-edge tennis and pickleball courts at East Boulder Community Park and a state-of-the-art public pickleball facility at Tom Watson Park.

Through your financial support these community courts will become vibrant, accessible gathering spaces where families, friends, and neighbors come together to play, connect, and grow. Contributions can enhance these projects with amenities like a shade structure, benches, picnic tables, or drinking fountains to support comfort and usability.

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