Hundreds voice concerns about proposed $65M tennis complex at Joe Creason Park
A heated community meeting filled the Cyril Allgeier Community Center on Tuesday evening as neighbors voiced their opposition to a proposed $65 million tennis complex for Joe Creason Park.
The proposed project by Kentucky Tennis and Pickleball Center Inc. aims to lease 25 acres of land for 36 tennis courts, 18 pickleball courts, a restaurant, a sports medicine clinic, performance areas, offices, and a vision training and virtual reality center.
The plans have sparked backlash from community members concerned about potential impacts to traffic, reduced greenspace, and impacts on the environment.
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Some neighbors share concerns about the noise it could bring to the neighborhood.
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Others questioned the suitability of the project at the park.
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In response to the criticism, Will Davis, CEO of Kentucky Tennis and Pickleball Center Inc., outlined his vision for the project.
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The next community meeting will be held at St. Xavier High School on Saturday at 8:30 a.m.