5/17/10 by Stephanie Wilbur Ash

"Game, set, and match" The tennis courts on the northwest side of the park met their match and lost today under the direction of Minneapolis Parks and Recreation. The courts were truly in terrible condition for playing tennis, and the fence around it was a safety hazard (though many in the neighborhood used the courts to exercise dogs off leash, or to teach kids to ride bikes). According to District 3 Commissioner Scott Vreeland it was cheaper to remove the courts than to repair them. Neighbors had strong feelings about this, but the unsafe fence meant the courts were lost. You can read about the issue at Powderhorn's E-democracy Forum, search for the issue "tennis courts." (Thanks for the tip, Gayla!)