Shepard tennis courts are completed!

The replacment of two tennis courts at Shepard School/ Park is complete. We still have soil, seed and straw work left around the courts, but the courts themselves are ready for public use. There are also 4 new basketball goals on the courts and lines for pickle-ball play. We hope you enjoy Columbia's newest tennis courts.

Shepard tennis courts

We have begun demolition of the existing tennis courts at Shepard School. This is a joint project between the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation and the Columbia Public Schools. The two approximately 20 year old tennis courts will be replaced with two new courts in the same location. The 4 basketball goals will be replaced as part of the project and lines will be added to these courts to allow for pickleball play as well.

The fence was removed on Thursday Aug. 25

and the asphalt is being removed today, Friday Aug. 26.

Keep checking back for more updates!

Rock Quarry Park Improvements Meeting

Park planners have scheduled a planning meeting for interested parties to give input and learn more about proposed improvements to Rock Quarry Park, including the addition of basketball and tennis courts.

The meeting will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at the park, 2002 Grindstone Parkway. We will meet at the south end of the parking lot opposite of the playground. Look for a small tent.

The original Rock Quarry Park Master Plan included the development of two tennis courts and a single full-sized basketball. These amenities were not funded in original construction budget. If you want to see the proposed location of the courts, check out our Capital Improvement website.

At the meeting, residents will be able to give feedback on the design and development of park improvements. Park planners also will be on hand to share preliminary concept plans and answer questions.