The Oak Brook Park District is preparing to rebuild of the Tennis Center outdoor courts after years of ongoing repairs caused by aging surfaces and drainage issues beneath the courts. The outdoor tennis courts have exceeded their useful life and now require frequent and increasingly costly repairs due to inadequate drainage and the deterioration of the asphalt, concrete, and sub-base materials. While staff originally explored expanding the layout to 12 courts, rising construction costs led to the recommendation to rebuild the existing 8 courts within the current footprint to provide a more cost-effective solution.
The outdoor courts play an important role in park district programming, supporting summer camps and seasonal tennis activities that generate both community engagement and operational revenue. The Tennis Center operates as an enterprise fund and does not receive tax dollars. Sufficient reserves have been accumulated to fully fund this project.
On July 20, 2026, the Board of Commissioners approved the bid from Abbey Construction to complete the project, which includes renovation of a nearby parking lot at Central Park. Work will commence in mid-August and should be substantially complete in October. The courts will be color coated with an acrylic tennis court surface in the spring of 2027 to allow the asphalt enough time to cure.
This webpage will house pertinent information about the project to keep the community informed and maintain transparency throughout the process.
Please review the Board Packet for the July 20, 2026, board meeting for additional information.