Court maintenance
April 3, 2010
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By Alex
Arlington County has been responsive replacing nets and repairing courts, but they need our help identifying problems at Arlington’s 26 facilities. Come here to report on problems with nets, windscreens, fences and excess debris on the courts.
Leave a comment with the facility, court number (if known or described) and the problem. From here, we’ll present the problem to Arlington County.
Thanks,
James
The middle court at VA Highlands Park (of the 3 not resurfaced recently) needs a new center strap on the net.
Bluemont, court 1: net has multiple holes in it and needs to be replaced. All of the courts are also seriously in need of resurfacing.
First court at Quincy needs new center strap
Center straps on a couple of nets at Quincy need replacing. Also, please tighten the cables on the nets.
nets need to be raised, especially court 1
There are two holes in the net of the single court (court 4) at Quincy.
Multiple lights were out at Old Glebe.
Three of the lights out at Virginia Highlands Courts 1-3
some of the lights on marcey park road are obstructed by tree branches
Ft. Scott–lights on east side were not working
At least 3 lights at VA Highlands are out, probably more.
courts need to be resurfaced and one net is bad
The net on Wakefield H.S. court 6 is in need of repair. Thank you!
All the trash cans at the Glebe courts are overflowing and tree debris needs to be swept away.
Several lights were out, leaving several courts dark.
HI John, Thanks for the information on Wakefield. Two months ago (circa August 17) I reported the light situation and also the torn nets to the County; obviously nothing has been done. (I played on Court 4 on Saturday–net falling apart.) I will try again.
James
Marcy Courts(of military road) had a lot of leaves left over from hurricane Irene
Hi Mike, Thanks for the note about the Marcey leaves, a persistent problem for courts, such as Marcey and Tuckahoe, that have nearby trees. The county is reluctant to trim back the trees extensively, as the trees have their own advocates, but crews do clear the leaves from time to time, especially in the fall. After a storm, I have learned to take a broom to whatever court I am using to deal with puddles of water or fallen leaves. I will notify the county that the storm has accentuated the usual leaf problem. Regards, James
A number of lights are out at Wakefield and at least 2 of the nets are seriously damaged.
Hi Chris, Thanks for the report on Wakefield, which I have sent on to the county. Hopefully we can get both the nets and the lights fixed quickly (better chance with the nets, but we will lobby for both). Regards, James
Thanks, Fred, for the report on Old Glebe Road. I have passed it on to the County maintenance staff.
James
Large branch on one of the courts at Old Glebe Road
Williamsberg middle school courts need a little matience. One net is low and does not have a net cord. In addition over half the light bulbs are out (only 5 or the 16 light bulbs work)
Hi Mike, Thanks for your report on Williamsburg. I have passed on the information to the county staff; hopefully the net will be replaced and at least some of the lights replaced. Regards, James
Fort Scott (7/20): 2-3 of the lights were burned out.
Va Highlands (7/12): There were a lot of lights out on the newly-resurfaced side. You couldn’t see at all from half of the court.
Hi Michelle, Thanks for your note. I have passed on the information to the County maintenance people. With luck, the lights will be replaced.
James