Working with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Élan was the lead civil engineer for the renovation of four existing tennis courts, as well as four pickleball courts and a new plaza area for players waiting for courts. The tennis courts have surpassed the end of their useful life and required a complete rehabilitation. Additionally, a portion of the existing path is proposed to be rebuilt for compliance with ADA standards.
The project is located next to Loring Pond and within the City of Minneapolis’ shoreland overlay district. The site incorporates two separate infiltration basins to reduce the Total Suspended Solids and Total Phosporus before running off directly to Loring Pond. Our design was closely coordinated with Landschaft, LLC who provide the landscape architecture.
A similar project was done concurrently at Minnehaha Creek Park to renovate the Morgan Avenue tennis courts. Similarly, this project has a small waiting area. This project triggered Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requirements due to its proximity to Minnehaha Creek, as well as being located with the 100-year floodplain. Stormwater management was provided in a long linear basin to capture runoff before entering the creek.