Savannah Outdoor Court Complex
Aerial photograph of players on the existing outdoor courts, with school buildings in the background

Savannah, Missouri

A place for more people to play.

Savannah is exploring improvements to the outdoor courts near the high school. Follow the concept, review ideas still being considered, and share what you would like the project team to hear.

Planning and public input Updated October 13, 2026
Review the concept Share feedback by October 22

Next public input session: Thursday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Clasbey Center Council Chambers.

Send written comments through October 22

The current working concept

One place for several kinds of court play.

The current planning mix is six tennis courts, four dedicated pickleball courts, and one basketball court. Professional design, surveys, community input, and funding will shape the final plan.

Snyder and Associates preliminary aerial concept showing six tennis courts, four pickleball courts, and a basketball court
Preliminary concept drawing by Snyder & Associates, dated October 1, 2026. Shared by Shawn Duke. The plan remains subject to survey, engineering, funding, and community input.

Working court mix

This concept keeps tennis as a central use while adding dedicated space for pickleball and basketball.

6Tennis courts
4Pickleball courts
1Basketball court

Early concept: Court sizes, the basketball layout, and the number of pickleball courts remain under review. The drawing is not a final engineering plan.

Snyder and Associates court concept over the aerial site image, with court and access lines shown
Snyder & Associates concept plan using the aerial site image, shared by Shawn Duke. This is a planning drawing, not a final construction plan.
Project update recorded at the existing courts on October 12, 2026. Captions are included in the video.

Ideas for discussion

What could make the site more useful?

These additions are optional ideas for the design team to evaluate. Their cost, space, accessibility, and maintenance needs have not been settled.

Optional features people have proposed

1

Clasbey parking access

A connection that could make it easier to reach the courts from the Clasbey parking lot.

2

Viewing space

A low grandstand or bleacher pad overlooking the southeast court.

3

Center aisle shade

Shade sails above the main walkway between court areas.

4

Southeast pavilion

A small pavilion in the open area southeast of the courts.

Choices that remain open

Basketball layoutBuild a full court or a half court.
Children's spaceInclude a small play area or keep the site focused on courts.
Pickleball capacityKeep four courts or consider two more.

Share your priorities below. A preference is public input, not a final design decision.

Community input

Feedback is shaping the next questions.

The October 1 meeting and written comments show strong interest in local courts, along with questions the project still needs to answer.

Thursday, October 15

Share input in person

5:30 p.m.
Clasbey Center Council Chambers
Savannah, Missouri

The Park Board meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. The public input session is listed for 5:30 p.m.

Written comments are welcome through October 22. Use the form below and choose “Prepare feedback email” to send a message directly to Wakefield Hare.

A future program vision

Courts can support more than open play.

If the facilities, staffing, and partnerships come together, Savannah could offer activities for young players, adults, and families.

Junior tennis club

Lessons and regular play for young players.

Pickleball leagues

Organized league play for different skill levels.

Tennis leagues

Local team and individual match play.

Cardio tennis

A coached fitness session built around tennis drills.

Three on three basketball

A small team league for neighborhood players.

These are possibilities for future planning. No program schedule, staff assignment, or operating partner has been approved.

A possible community campaign

A clear giving guide will follow the cost estimate.

The project is preparing a Land and Water Conservation Fund application with a November 13, 2026 target date. The grant has not been awarded, and the full project budget is still being developed.

Lead gifts
Major gifts
Community gifts
Broad participation

Illustrative structure only. No gift amounts or pledge terms have been set.

The private fundraising gap is still being calculated.

An itemized preliminary estimate is expected October 15. After the project scope and public funding commitments are reviewed, this page can show the amount to raise and the share each giving level could cover.

For now, you can share interest. Selecting a giving level in the feedback form is nonbinding. This page does not accept payments or pledges.

Written comments through October 22

Tell us what matters to you.

Use this form to comment on the concept, optional features, future programs, site access, or any question the project should answer.

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Project status

What is known, and what comes next.

1

Land path

R-III approved and signed a letter of intent for an approximately 1.5 acre donation, contingent on project funding. Title and exact boundaries remain under review.

2

Cost estimate

An itemized preliminary estimate is expected October 15. A complete project total and private fundraising gap are not yet confirmed.

3

Public input

Written comments are invited through October 22. Feedback will help shape design choices and the next project review.

4

Grant application

The current target date for the Land and Water Conservation Fund application is November 13, 2026. An award is not guaranteed.

No construction or opening date has been set. The project depends on final design, property review, funding, and approvals.