We are getting new courts!
Yes, you read that correctly. The courts at McCarren Park were one of only 3 sets of public courts to be part of the "Fresh Courts" initiative sponsored by American Express and the USTA.
From the press release: "For New York, American Express’ Fresh Courts program will work with tennis courts located in Brooklyn’s McCarren Park. The 35-acre park services the Greenpoint and Williamsburg neighborhoods and currently contains seven full-sized tennis courts, one of which was recently resurfaced through the efforts of the McCarren Tennis Association and park volunteers. As part of the Fresh Courts program, the remaining courts will be completely resurfaced and renovated, and upon project completion, McCarren Park will contain six full-sized, 78-foot courts, and two permanent 36-foot courts for the QuickStart play format."
Read the full press release here.
We will post more details as we get them.
July 26th, 2010 - 17:08
nice work!
July 26th, 2010 - 17:10
This is SOooooo huge!! Thank you everyone! Amex, USTA, OSA, NY City Parks!
I don’t mean to be self-righteous but look at the difference of action over complaining. 20 years since those courts have been resurfaced and you guys did it in 1 year! Congrats McCarren Tennis!
July 26th, 2010 - 17:34
Great Job guys. Hard work paid off..
It is really exiting news.
Finally we can play McCarren Open tournament on real courts.
July 26th, 2010 - 17:40
incredible!!!!!!!!!!!! you guys are the best!
July 26th, 2010 - 21:47
Congratulations! I am soooo appreciative of all the Association’s efforts for the players of Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
July 27th, 2010 - 00:19
Sweet!!!
July 27th, 2010 - 08:13
This has to be a direct response to the hard work put in by the members of the Association. Congratulations!!
July 27th, 2010 - 09:34
Wow this is awesome. Thanks for all the hard work guys. It paid off.
July 27th, 2010 - 09:43
Thank goodness! I’ve been playing here for 10 years and would really enjoy a consistent bounce surface
July 28th, 2010 - 09:07
now you guys have to get us kids nice basketball courts right next to it…
July 28th, 2010 - 15:44
Wojtek will dominate anyone under the age of 9 (on the QuickStart courts).
August 3rd, 2010 - 10:58
fantastic work…thanks !
August 7th, 2010 - 14:06
Kudos; much karma to those involved in this effort from day 1;
October 14th, 2010 - 14:05
this is great news! thanks usta and ny! i am excited about the new courts. good work guys
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