Clasbey parking access
A connection that could make it easier to reach the courts from the Clasbey parking lot.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Your message will open in your email program addressed to Wakefield Hare. Review it and press Send to complete your submission.
Project status
What is known, and what comes next.
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.
Cost estimate
An itemized preliminary estimate is expected October 15. A complete project total and private fundraising gap are not yet confirmed.
Public input
Written comments are invited through October 22. Feedback will help shape design choices and the next project review.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What we know so far.
These answers reflect the current planning stage. We will update them as design, cost, and grant guidance are confirmed.
What is included in the current concept?
The October 1 preliminary concept shows six tennis courts, four dedicated pickleball courts, and one basketball court. The design is still in progress.
Why does the concept show six tennis courts?
At the October 1 public session, the project team explained that six courts are needed to host district tennis events. Larger events may need more courts.
Could the project include more pickleball courts?
The current concept shows four dedicated pickleball courts. Community members have suggested considering six. The final number remains open while the design, cost, and public input are reviewed.
Can pickleball lines be painted on the tennis courts?
USTA has told the project that the four tennis courts in its current grant discussion cannot have pickleball or other sport lines. We have asked whether adding lines to other tennis courts at this site could affect those courts' eligibility, and whether any restriction applies after an award. Written guidance is pending. We will update this answer when USTA replies.
Will the basketball court be full size or half court?
Both layouts are still being considered. The final choice will depend on design, cost, and community input.
What will the project cost, and how will it be funded?
An itemized preliminary estimate is expected October 15. The full project cost, local fundraising gap, financing plan, and grant amounts are not confirmed. The City is preparing a Land and Water Conservation Fund application with a November 13 target date. No grant award is guaranteed.
Will the courts be open during school hours?
Public access and parking arrangements with the school district are still being worked out. No schedule has been set.
How are accessibility, lighting, shade, and drainage being considered?
These items are part of the design and community input process. Accessible routes and gates, lighting, seating, shade, trees, drainage, restrooms, storage, and spectator fencing have been raised for review. Final plans have not been approved.
How will the courts be maintained?
A long-term maintenance plan is being developed. Staffing, inspection, surface upkeep, and annual costs have not been approved.
When would construction begin?
No construction or opening date has been set. The schedule depends on design, property review, funding, and approvals. USTA has said its technical review and grant approval must be completed before work begins on courts included in the grant request.
How can I share feedback?
Written comments are welcome through October 22, 2026. You can use the feedback form below or email Wakefield Hare. The next in-person input session is October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Clasbey Center Council Chambers.