Please donate to improve the lighting of the City of GP Platform Tennis Courts (next to Elworthy Field, by Waterloo & Neff). Funds are being handled through the City of Grosse Pointe Foundation. The City will remove the 20+ year-old metal halide lights and install new LED lights, improving visibility on-court. Also, LED lights don't require 10 minutes to “cool down” if they accidentally turn off during gameplay...quick, someone hit the egg timer!

These platform tennis courts were refurbished and brought to the City over 20 years ago through a collaborative effort between players, philanthropy, and the City. Since then the courts have been enjoyed by players from all over the Pointes. Although the City sells membership passes to offset the cost of running these courts, without this fundraiser the City will not upgrade the current outdated, dim lights. It’s time for our paddle community to support the ongoing improvement of these courts.

In addition, local players are engaged in an ongoing dialogue with the City to consider improvements to the online reservation system, improved court/screen maintenance, and other projects. Also, pickleball lines were recently added to both platform tennis courts, allowing for year-round use during the warmer months. This project is only the beginning!

Contact Greg Jones with any questions: gjones3138@gmail.com

LED Light Upgrades at City Platform Tennis Courts